The Best Connection are recruiting for a Class 1 / Class 2 Driver - Temp to Perm - Newton Aycliffe
We're currently looking for a reliable and easy-going driver to join a small, close-knit team based in Newton Aycliffe, working on behalf of a well-established business that handles scrap collection.
The Role:
Temp to Perm opportunity with long-term stability
Duties include driving a Class 1 tipper, including runs to Chesterfield and local work
Weekly rotating duties:
Week 1: Class 1 - Chesterfield
Week 2: Class 1 - Local
Week 3: Support duties (may include occasional Class 2 - RORO and chain loader)
Drivers rotate vehicles to support the team as needed
Tipper & skip experience is preferred but not essential - full support and training will be given to the right candidate.
Hours of work:
~40-hour week
~ Monday to Friday
~7am-3pm
~ No weekends, minimal overtime
~ Paid breaks
Pay:
~£14.04 per hour basic
~ Overtime (midweek): £16.16
~ Overtime (weekend): £18.47
~ Annual salary equivalent: £29,197.25
Requirements:
Must be aged 25 or over (insurance purposes)
Minimum 3 years Class 1 commercial driving experience
Flexibility to occasionally drive Class 2 vehicles
No DD or DR endorsements on licence
Benefits of working for The Best Connection include:
On-going assignments
Weekly pay
Holiday entitlement
Personal accident insurance
Excellent rates of pay
Overtime
On-line Payslips
Pension provision
Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme
Candidates will be invited to register online via our digital onboarding system.
Benefits
~28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)