Class 1 driver
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HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)
Locations: Erith & Dartford
Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts Available
Excellent Pay Rates – Up to £53.22 per hour | All Breaks Paid
Rapier Employment are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (C+E) to join a leading high-street supermarket distribution operation based in Erith and Dartford. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing, well-paid work with a nationally recognised logistics brand, offering consistent shifts and long-term stability.
Pay & Benefits
The Role
Shift Patterns & Hours
Start Times:
Shift Length:
Pay Structure Example
Pay is calculated based on hours worked within each rate band.
Example shift:
10:00 – 23:00 (13 hours)
Requirements
Assessment Required:
Why Apply?
This is a high-paying, secure driving role with one of the UK’s most trusted retail logistics operations. With paid breaks, rising pay rates, and consistent hours, it’s ideal for drivers looking for long-term, reliable work with excellent earning potential.
Apply now to secure your place – immediate starts available.
Locations: Erith & Dartford
Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts Available
Excellent Pay Rates – Up to £53.22 per hour | All Breaks Paid
Rapier Employment are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (C+E) to join a leading high-street supermarket distribution operation based in Erith and Dartford. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing, well-paid work with a nationally recognised logistics brand, offering consistent shifts and long-term stability.
Pay & Benefits
- Days: £17.00 per hour
- Mid Shift / Backs: £17.75 per hour
- Nights: £19.93 per hour
- Overtime: Up to £26.63 per hour
- Bank Holidays: £34.00 – £46.56 per hour
- Enhanced rates after 12 weeks – up to £53.22 per hour
- All breaks fully paid
- Weekly pay
- Pension scheme & holiday pay
- Secure on-site parking
- Mortgage references available
- Temp-to-perm opportunities
The Role
- Delivering chilled and ambient goods to a major supermarket store network
- Operating from modern, well-maintained vehicles
- Minimal manual handling – primarily trunking and store deliveries
- Working within a 24/7 operation with flexible shift options
Shift Patterns & Hours
- Preferred pattern: Friday to Monday (4 shifts)
- Optional 5th shift available
- Flexible shifts across a 7-day operation
Start Times:
- AM: 03:00 – 08:00
- PM: 17:00 – 02:00
Shift Length:
- Typically 9–15 hours
Pay Structure Example
Pay is calculated based on hours worked within each rate band.
Example shift:
10:00 – 23:00 (13 hours)
- 4 hours at Day rate
- 8 hours at Back rate
- 1 hour at Night rate
Requirements
- Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
- Valid CPC (DQC) and Digital Tachograph Card
- Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience
- No more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, CD or IN endorsements)
- Right to work in the UK
- Professional, reliable, and positive attitude
Assessment Required:
- Theory test
- Yard manoeuvre
- On-road driving assessment
Why Apply?
This is a high-paying, secure driving role with one of the UK’s most trusted retail logistics operations. With paid breaks, rising pay rates, and consistent hours, it’s ideal for drivers looking for long-term, reliable work with excellent earning potential.
Apply now to secure your place – immediate starts available.
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