Class 1 HGV Driver
Location: North West England
Salary: £34,500 per annum (47.5 hours) + Saturday overtime
Hours: Mon–Fri 7 am–5 pm, Sat 7 am–12 pm (overtime rate)
Type: Permanent, Full‐time
Why You'll Love This Role
* Local routes only – you'll be home every night
* Modern, well-maintained fleet (Class 1 & occasional Class 2)
* Supportive transport team with clear career progression
* Hands-on role delivering vital construction materials
* Saturday overtime boost to your pay
The Role
As our new Class 1 driver, you'll:
* Safely operate Class 1 HGVs to deliver timber, aggregates and building products to merchants and sites
* Occasionally jump into a Class 2 vehicle for smaller drop-offs to business premises and households
* Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle checks, reporting any defects promptly
* Secure flatbed loads in line with legal weight limits and safety standards
* Keep accurate, timely delivery records and communicate proactively with base and customers
* Uphold NWTT's high standards of customer care and company policies
What We Need from You
* Minimum 2 years' Class 1 HGV driving experience
* Valid CPC and Digi-tacho card
* Clean driving record (any live offences to be disclosed at interview)
* Strong customer-service skills – warm, friendly & professional in every interaction
* Hiab (crane) qualification is a bonus, but not essential
* Commitment to safety for yourself, your load and the public
What We Offer
* Competitive pay: £34,500 per year for 47.5 hours, plus overtime at enhanced rates
* Holiday: 28 days pro-rata plus bank holidays
* Pension: Generous employer contributions
* Training & development: Refresher courses, forklift/Hiab upskilling and internal promotion routes
* Benefits: Uniform provided, staff discounts on timber & joinery products, team social events
About NWTT
Since 1986, NWTT has grown into a leading regional timber and construction supplier, employing 90+ people across 7 depots. We specialise in timber treatment, sawmilling, fence-panel production and bespoke joinery. With growth year-on-year, we're investing in people, technology and our online presence to serve both trade and retail customers even better.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person