Class 1 HGV Driver (Temp to Perm)
Location: Matlock area (DE4 4AA)
Pay Rate: £16.20 per hour + Overtime at 1.5x
Working Hours: 40 hours per week | 05:00 AM Starts
Shift Pattern: Flexible options (Monday to Friday OR Monday to Thursday)
Position Type: Temporary to Permanent
Are you an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver looking for a reliable, long-term opportunity with competitive pay, standard weekday hours, and a clear path to a permanent role?
We are recruiting a dedicated Class 1 Driver to join an established team based near DE4 4AA . This role involves regular daytime routes (typically covering areas up to Liverpool and Bristol) with minimal overnight stays.
What We Offer Competitive Pay: £16.20/hr basic pay.
Overtime: Enhanced rates paid at 1.5x for additional hours.
Work-Life Balance: Early morning starts (05:00 AM) giving you your evenings back, with flexible working patterns (choose Monday–Friday or Monday–Thursday).
Night Out Allowance: £25 allowance per night out (typically around once per week).
Stability: Genuine Temp-to-Perm transition for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities & Fleet Details You will be operating Class 1 vehicles out of the DE4 base. Please note that our client's fleet is undergoing a transition period, so candidates must be comfortable driving both manual and automatic HGVs :
November 2026: Automatic Electric HGV available.
Late November 2026 – Jan/Feb 2027: Manual HGV (Split Gear).
Early 2027 Onwards: Modern Automatic Electric HGV fleet.
Candidate Requirements Valid UK Class 1 (Category C+E) Driving Licence.
Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
Proven experience operating manual HGVs (split gear) is essential to cover the transition period.
Reliability, strong communication skills, and punctuality for early 5:00 AM starts.
Willingness to complete occasional overnight stays (approx. 1 per week).
How to Apply If you hold a full Class 1 licence, are happy driving manual vehicles, and want a stable role with steady hours, click Apply Now or send over your CV today.
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