Class 1 Driver
Job Title: Class 1 Driver - Container work (Drop & Swap)
Location: Widnes
Pay Rate: £16.51 to £23.00 p/h
Hours: Monday to Friday (Weekend overtime available) - shift starts 06:00
Licence Type: Class 1
Experience: 12 months Class 1 experience essential
Fifth Wheel Recruitment are looking for Class 1 Drivers in Widnes to work with our client, who operate across the whole supply chain, handling all aspects of logistics from beginning to end.
Employee Benefits:
Competitive Salary: £16.51 to £23.00 p/h
Days (Mon–Fri):
£16.51 basic + £1.99 holiday pay = £18.50 per hour
Nights:
£17.40 basic + £2.10 holiday pay = £19.50 per hour
Saturday:
£18.74 basic + £2.26 holiday pay = £21.00 per hour
Sunday / Bank Holiday:
£20.53 basic + £2.47 holiday pay = £23.00 per hour
Holiday pay can be accrued or paid upfront on request.
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
- Clean, modern fleet of vehicles
- Full training
- Free upskilling opportunities
This role may require you to complete a Driving Assessment before you can be allocated a shift.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Container work
- Mostly drop & Swap
- Standard paperwork & vehicle checks
About you:
You will have your Class 1 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience driving commercially. Training is available for Class 1 drivers with no container experience.
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.
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: 11/02/2026
- Duration: On-going
- Rate: £16.51 to £23.00 p/h
- Location: Widnes,England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: Fifth Wheel Recruitment
- Contact: Heidi Sowrey
- Tel: 01925 207016
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: Fifthwheel-CUL013-Class1-2026
- Posted: 2026-02-11 14:33:04 -
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