Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver (LGV C+E) - Nights & Weekends

Location: Nottingham (NG90)
Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing Work / Flexible Shifts

Peak Pay Rates (effective from 23rd August)

• HGV Class 1 Day Driver: £17.79 per hour
• HGV Class 1 Night Driver: £18.81 per hour
• Weekend HGV Driver: £23.22 per hour
• Overtime (after 9.6 hours):
  • £26.70 per hour (days)
  • £28.24 per hour (nights)
• Guaranteed minimum: 9.6 hours per shift

Drivers who complete 12 weeks of service will recieve a bonus in January on all hours worked.

About the Role

The Best Connection is recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers (LGV C+E Drivers) for ongoing work with a leading pharmaceutical distribution company in Nottingham (Beeston area).

This role is ideal for experienced drivers or newly qualified HGV drivers looking for reliable, well-paid Class 1 driving work in Nottingham.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing 1-3 drops per shift (multi-drop HGV driving)
• Driving Class 1 curtain-sided vehicles (no heavy lifting or handballing required)
• Carrying out vehicle checks and trailer inspections
• Ensuring load security and compliance
• Communicating with the transport and logistics team
• Following tachograph regulations and driver hours rules
• Completing delivery paperwork and debriefs

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 (LGV C+E) licence
• Valid Driver CPC qualification card
• Digital tachograph card (Digi card)
• Minimum 1 year experience preferred, but newly qualified HGV drivers welcome (assessment required)

Benefits

• Ongoing HGV driving jobs in Nottingham
• Competitive pay with overtime rates available
• Flexible shifts (days, nights, weekends)
• 28 days paid holiday (PAYE)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Weekly pay with online payslips

Apply Now

If you are an experienced or newly qualified HGV Class 1 Driver looking for work in Nottingham, apply today or contact our Derby branch for more details.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.