Location: Chesterfield, S40–S45 area, Derbyshire
Pay Rate: £17.50–£20.00 per hour (dependent on experience + overtime/night/weekend premium)
Weekly Hours: Typically 45–55 hrs, with overtime options available
What We Offer:
1. Competitive hourly pay—in line with the market standard of about £16–£20/hr for Class 1 drivers in the Midlands
2. Potential to earn £30k–£40k per year, or more including overtime, bonuses, and shift premiums
3. Overtime pay (e.g. evenings, nights, weekends) with higher rates for unsociable hours
4. Holiday pay, automatic pension contributions, and performance bonuses, possible fuel/meal allowances or nights-away pay depending on route
5. Work with modern trucks (under 5 years, usually refrigerated or standard trailers), free onsite parking, and depot-drop structured routes
Your Role:
6. Operate Class 1 HGVs for trunking logistics around the UK—often to RDCs or manufacturing sites
7. Mostly depot-to-depot deliveries; minimal manual loading/unloading
8. Return to base frequently (typical rota: 4–5 nights away per week max)
Requirements:
9. Full UK Class 1 (C+E) licence with digital tachograph card
10. Valid CPC qualification and up‑to‑date Driver CPC training
11. Minimum 18 months experience driving Class 1 vehicles
12. Maximum 6 penalty points, no major licence endorsements
13. Understanding of Working Time Directive, tachograph rules, and ability to liaise with transport team
Why Join Us?
14. Stable, long-term contracts with weekly bookings
15. Return home most nights, with planned routes and rota schedule
16. Weekly pay, early pay options, and supportive team
Quick Overview
Category Detail Pay Rate £17.50 – £20/hr (with overtime/night shifts) Weekly Hours 45 – 55 hrs typical Annual Earnings £30k – £40k base, higher with overtime and shift pay Job Type Full-time, permanent (temp‑perm possible) Start Immediate or short notice Benefits Holiday pay, pension, free parking, bonuses