Job details
Job title
HGV Class 1
Location
Northampton
Commutable from
Daventry, Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby
Shift pattern & Pay
Monday – Friday (Days or Nights)
Alternative shift patterns available including 4 on/4 off
Various Start times – 12-hour shifts
Days – £17.00ph PAYE or £19.05ph PAYE Advanced (incl. holiday pay)
Nights – £18.00ph PAYE or £20.17ph PAYE Advanced (incl. holiday pay)
Full description of the role
- Trunking – No multi-drop
- No Handball
- Driving HGV Class 1 (C+E) vehicles safely and efficiently
- Completing deliveries and collections to schedule
- Performing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
- Ensuring full compliance with tachograph and driving regulations
- Using digital systems/apps to complete delivery tasks
- Permanent opportunities available following qualifying period
Skills / qualifications
- Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Driver CPC & Digital Tachograph Card
- Good knowledge of UK driving laws and regulations
- Previous Class 1 driving experience
- Flexible approach to start times and workload
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude
Why work with Driver Hire
Driver Hire Northampton and Kettering is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Northamptonshire but it’s more than just a job with us. We treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work. We’re proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (December 2025), 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good and nearly two thirds (69%) said they would ‘definitely’ recommend working for us.
Interested in applying?
Please email Northampton@driverhire.co.uk or call 01604 670199 and speak to Claire, Tierney or Mike
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