Class 1 Driver

Job Title: Class 1 Driver
Location: Preston
Pay Rate: £18.00 to £28.00 p/h 
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (06:00 start times)
Role: Temp to Perm (after 8 weeks)
Experience: 12 months Class 1 essential 

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are looking for Class 1 Drivers in Preston to work with our client, who provide a global recycling service.

You will be driving Class 1 skip wagons. 
 
Employee Benefits:
Competitive Salary: £18.00 to £28.00 per hour
Breakdown:

  • £16.06 basic + £1.94 holiday pay = £18.00 total
  • Overtime (after 48 hours): £28.00 per hour
  • Breakdown: £25.10 basic + £2.90 holiday pay = £28.00 total
Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately
Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday
Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings
Excellent Facilities:
  • Comfortable break areas
  • Vending machines
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Free, secure car parking
Career Growth: Excellent opportunities - Temp to Perm after 12 weeks
 
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Driving and operating a Class 1 skip vehicle 
  • Working safely around pedestrians, traffic, and other road users
All applicants are expected to complete work to a high standard while following site safety procedures. 
 
About you:
You will have your Class 1 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience driving commercially.

You must also have your UK DCPC card and a valid Digi-tacho card. Our client may accept up to 6 points on your licence, but we can not accept DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements.

As a professional Driver, you will be up to date with the WTD regulations.

Previous experience working with skips would be beneficial. 

You will be a UK resident and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift.

We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.
 
Interested?
If you are looking for a new opportunity and you have 12 months exerience driving Class 1 commercially, why not click to apply today?


  • Start: 15/01/2026
  • Duration: On-going
  • Rate: £18.00 to £28.00 per hour
  • Location: Preston,England
  • Type: Contract
  • Industry: Other
  • Recruiter: Fifth Wheel Recruitment
  • Contact: Heidi Sowrey
  • Tel: 01925 207016
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: FifthWheel-GLO002-Class1-2026
  • Posted: 2026-01-15 12:52:04 -

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