Ignition Driver Recruitment

Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Drivers - Derby - Earn up to £29.70p/h - Clean Simple Trunking - No Lifting or Handballing - Immediate Starts - Different Time Bands Available - Apply Now!

Ignition Driver Recruitment are actively seeking qualified HGV Class 1 Drivers in the Derby area, to work for one of the UK's largest distributors of mail and parcels.



This is a relatively simple role and is 100% trunking.

No handballing will be required. 

Before you apply for this role, you must be able to answer YES to all the questions below: 

  • Do you have your Class 1 Driving Licence? 
  • Do you have at least 24 months experience driving a Class 1 vehicle?
  • Do you have an up-to-date Tacho Digi Card and an up-to-date DCPC Card?
    • We will accept up to 6 points on your licence, but no DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements.

    HGV Class 1 Driver - Role & Responsibilities: 
    As we have mentioned above, our client is one of the UK's leading parcel delivery companies.



    This means that as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be responsible for: 
    • Driving a fully branded HGV vehicle (brand new, well-maintained units)
    • 100% Trunking - no handballing required
    • 1-3 drops per shift
    • Required to keep up to date with the required pre & post-shift vehicle checks 
    • Excepted to maintain your Driver hours in accordance with Working Time Regulations
    You will not be required to complete any manual handling as this role is 100% driving with no handballing. 


    HGV Class 1 Driver - Working Hours:
    • Start times between 11:30 and 18:00
    • 7-day operation

    HGV Class 1 Driver - Employee Benefits:
    Financial Benefits: 
    • Fantastic pay rates
    • Company contribution pension scheme
    Driver Welfare:
    • On-the-job mentoring
    • Monthly driver forums and ongoing support for all our drivers
    • HR Forums & clinics
    • 24-hour support from the Ignition Driver Team 
    Perks of the Job:
    • Free & secure car parking 
    • Free & secure bicycle storage 
    • Generous holiday entitlement 
    • Weekly pay (Every Friday)
    Driver Progression & Development:
    • Ongoing driver coaching 
    • Driver training in our HGV driver simulator 
    • Infringement counseling
    • Full on-site and SSOW induction 
    • Free CPC Modules
      • Free CPC modules for every year completed with Ignition Driver Recruitment

    If you have your Class 1 Driving licence, and you would like to speak to our recruitment specialists about this exciting new opportunity, please click to apply today.


    • Start: 13/06/2024
    • Duration: On-going
    • Rate: £16.48 - £29.70p/h
    • Location: Derby,England
    • Type: Contract
    • Industry: Other
    • Recruiter: Ignition Driver Recruitment
    • Contact: Alex Green
    • Tel: 0330 2020162
    • Email: to view click here
    • Reference: Ignition-DRV490-Class1-Skygate-2024
    • Posted: 2024-06-13 11:10:05 -

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