The Best Connection
Class 1 Driver
Class 1 Driver at The Best Connection, based in Nottingham, East Midlands, paying £17.40 - £27.60 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £17.40 - £27.60 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- Nottingham, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 1
- Driver CPC
28% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference 585380020586422233
About the role
HGV Class 1 Driver (LGV C+E) - Nights & Weekends
Location: Nottingham (NG90)
Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing Work / Flexible Shifts
Peak Pay Rates (effective from 23rd August)
- HGV Class 1 Day Driver: £17.79 per hour
- HGV Class 1 Night Driver: £18.81 per hour
- Weekend HGV Driver: £23.22 per hour
- Overtime (after 9.6 hours):
- £26.70 per hour (days)
- £28.24 per hour (nights)
- Guaranteed minimum: 9.6 hours per shift
Drivers who complete 12 weeks of service will recieve a bonus in January on all hours worked.
About the Role
The Best Connection is recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers (LGV C+E Drivers) for ongoing work with a leading pharmaceutical distribution company in Nottingham (Beeston area).
This role is ideal for experienced drivers or newly qualified HGV drivers looking for reliable, well-paid Class 1 driving work in Nottingham.
Key Responsibilities
- Completing 1-3 drops per shift (multi-drop HGV driving)
- Driving Class 1 curtain-sided vehicles (no heavy lifting or handballing required)
- Carrying out vehicle checks and trailer inspections
- Ensuring load security and compliance
- Communicating with the transport and logistics team
- Following tachograph regulations and driver hours rules
- Completing delivery paperwork and debriefs
Requirements
- Valid HGV Class 1 (LGV C+E) licence
- Valid Driver CPC qualification card
- Digital tachograph card (Digi card)
- Minimum 1 year experience preferred, but newly qualified HGV drivers welcome (assessment required)
Benefits
- Ongoing HGV driving jobs in Nottingham
- Competitive pay with overtime rates available
- Flexible shifts (days, nights, weekends)
- 28 days paid holiday (PAYE)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Weekly pay with online payslips
Apply Now
If you are an experienced or newly qualified HGV Class 1 Driver looking for work in Nottingham, apply today or contact our Derby branch for more details.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 585380020586422233 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 5 Dec 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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