The Best Connection
Class 1 Driver Days
Class 1 Driver Days at The Best Connection, based in Gateshead, North East, paying £15.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £15.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Gateshead, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 1
- Driver CPC
- Immediate start
52% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference jobs/class-1-driver-days__jn-062026-22730
About the role
Class 1 Driver Days
Job ref. JN -[phone removed]
Temporary
£15.00 per hour
Gateshead
Apply nowContract: Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by: £15.00 per hour 8 hour minimum per shift
Weekly hours: 40
The Best Connection are currently recruiting experienced Class 1 (HGV1) Drivers for our client based in Felling.
This is an excellent opportunity for professional HGV drivers seeking ongoing Class 1 driving work, completing trunking routes between Felling and Yorkshire.
The role involves driving a curtain-sided vehicle, completing a small number of collections in Yorkshire before returning to the Felling depot.
The Role
- Driving a Class 1 (Category C+E) curtain-sided vehicle
- Travelling from Felling to Yorkshire
- Completing collections across the Yorkshire area
- Returning to the Felling depot
- Ensuring goods are safely loaded and secured
- Completing vehicle checks before and after shifts
- Maintaining high safety and compliance standards
- Completing collection paperwork accurately
- Communicating with the transport team
- Following planned routes and schedules
The Candidate
To be considered, you must:
- Hold a valid Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence
- Have a valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Have previous professional Class 1 driving experience
- Be comfortable with longer-distance driving
- Have curtain-sided vehicle experience (preferred)
- Be reliable, professional and safety-conscious
- Have good communication skills
- Be flexible and able to work independently
Hours of Work
- Monday to Friday
- Day shifts
- Variable start and finish times depending on routes and collections
- Ongoing work available
Pay
- £15.00 per hour
- Minimum 8 hours per shift
Why Work with The Best Connection?
- Immediate starts available
- Ongoing Class 1 driving work
- Weekly pay and holiday accrual
- 24/7 support from experienced consultants
- Online payslips
- Pension contributions
- Personal accident insurance
- Access to Perks at Work employee discounts
Apply now for this Class 1 HGV Driver job in Felling and secure ongoing driving work with The Best Connection.
Suitable candidates will be invited to complete online registration.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Reference: jobs/class-1-driver-days__jn-062026-22730 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 5 Dec 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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