Class 1 Driver

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) – Multi-Drop Store Deliveries
Location: Willenhall
Pay Rate: Flat Hourly Rate
Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing
Job Overview
We are currently recruiting HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for multi-temperature, multi-drop store deliveries. This role involves delivering goods to retail stores with a combination of cage deliveries and some handballing.
Shifts are available across AM and PM operations, with flexible start times and consistent work available for reliable drivers.
Key Responsibilities

• Complete multi-drop deliveries (3–8 drops per shift)
• Carry out store deliveries using cages and occasional handball
• Use a PDA system to confirm and process deliveries at each location
• Ensure all deliveries are completed safely and on time
• Follow all driver hours, WTD and site compliance rules
• Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach at all times

Shift Patterns

• AM Shifts: £17.94-£21.00/hr
  • Start times from 03:00 (typically from 06:00 for agency drivers)
• PM / Afternoon Shifts: £19.46-22.00/hr
  • Start times from 12:00
  • Last deliveries typically completed by 22:00
• Day Shift Window: 02:00 – 11:59
• Night Shift Window: 12:00 – 01:59

Minimum 8 hours guaranteed pay per shift
Breaks

• 45-minute deduction for Tacho vehicles
• 30-minute deduction for non-Tacho shifts (including shunters)

Induction

• Standard induction: Approx. 4 hours
• Reduced induction may be conducted due to demand
• Inductions typically start at 06:00
• Immediate starts available following successful induction

Driver Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Digital Tachograph Card & CPC Card (in date)
• Maximum 6 penalty points (no DR, DG, DD codes – none active or expired)
• Minimum 6 months licence holding
• Minimum 3 months driving experience
• Ability to commit to shifts (especially Thurs–Sat availability preferred)
• Comfortable with multi-drop and physical aspects of the role

Additional Information

• Bookings for shifts cannot be cancelled after 15:00 the day prior
• Drivers completing less than 6 hours must obtain permission to leave site and ensure timesheets are authorised
• Shunters must be flexible to work up to 10-hour shifts

Interested?
Call Courtney or Hoz today on (phone number removed) (Option 3) to secure your place!
 Rapier Employment has been established in the UK for over 35 years, specialising in supplying temporary and permanent workers into the Commercial, Production and Logistics sector.

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