Full time

HGV1 Driver (Days) 2026

Pertemps Milton Keynes

Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 2HH

£18.52 per hour

Posted: 30 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Ref: 61025499

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About the Role

HGV1 Driver (Days) 2026 roles are available in Northampton, paying £18.52 per hour with overtime at £22.78. This full-time, ongoing contract involves store deliveries starting between 10:00 and 13:00, so no early shifts. Duties include transporting palletised goods, operating a pallet truck and tail lift, plus daily vehicle checks and defect reporting. Applicants need a valid Class 1 licence and proven experience in retail distribution. Pertemps Milton Keynes seeks reliable drivers for consistent, straightforward work with immediate starts. The position suits someone wanting regular hours and professional standards within a supportive transport operation.

HGV1 Drivers
📍 Northampton
💷 £18.52 per hour
💷 Overtime £22.78 per hour
📅 Ongoing Work
⏰ Start Times: 10:00-13:00
🚛 Store Deliveries
📦 Pallet Truck & Tail Lift Work
✅ Immediate Starts Available
Pertemps South Midlands Driving Hub is recruiting Class 1 Drivers for ongoing store delivery work based in Northampton.No silly o'clock starts. Regular ongoing work. Straightforward store deliveries with a transport team that knows what they're doing.If you're an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for regular work, decent start times and no nonsense, this could be the opportunity for you.
🚛 What will you be doing?
You'll be delivering palletised goods to retail stores, completing store deliveries safely, professionally and on time.
✅ Store deliveries
✅ Vehicle checks and defect reporting
✅ Delivery paperwork
✅ Following driver hours and WTD regulations
✅ Providing good customer service
✅ Mastering the art of arriving on time, only to hear, "We'll get you on a bay shortly mate."
👌 Who are we looking for?
You'll need:
✅ Valid Class 1 (C+E) Licence
✅ Driver CPC Qualification Card
✅ Digital Tachograph Card
✅ Minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience
✅ No more than 6 penalty points
✅ No CU, DD, DR or TT endorsements
✅ Professional and reliable attitude
✅ A healthy level of patience when someone disappears to find the one pallet you're actually waiting for
🎁 Why drivers like this job
Apart from getting paid every week...
✔ No 02:00 alarm clocks
✔ Starts between 10:00 and 13:00
✔ Straightforward store deliveries
✔ Pallet truck and tail lift work
✔ Ongoing shifts
✔ Well-maintained vehicles
✔ No fighting for shifts every week
✔ No nonsense recruitment process
✔ You're treated like a professional driver, not a tracking dot on a transport monitor
📲 Ready to get started?
If you're a Class 1 Driver with at least 12 months' experience looking for ongoing store delivery work paying £18.52 per hour, with starts between 10:00 and 13:00, we'd love to hear from you.
☎️ 01908 208500
📧 nikki.carpenter@pertemps.co.uk
💬 WhatsApp Nikki Directly: https://wa.me/message/RNESUFJYR7A4E1
Drivers are being assessed now, so don't leave it until next week. We all know "I'll ring tomorrow" usually turns into three weeks and a conversation in the canteen about the job someone else got first. 🚛💨