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)