HGV Class 1 Driver

PDRS · Sleaford, East Midlands

HGV Class 1 Driver at PDRS, based in Sleaford, East Midlands, paying £13.53 - £26.36 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£13.53 - £26.36 per hour
Location
Sleaford, East Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
HGV Driving

22% below the typical rate for hgv driving

Reference job/hgv-class-1-driver-13

About the role

HGV Driver Class 1 LGV
We have multiple open HGV Class 1 LGV CE driver vacancies for our client based in Anwick near Sleaford.

Operating 7 days per week, the busy operating centre manages both Regional Collections and Nationwide RDC Deliveries. Operation includes vehicles with both curtain side and fridge trailers.

Duration:
We are recruiting long term HGV Class 1 drivers as there is an all year-round requirement available.

Work assignments include:

Live Collect (1 / 2 regional collections daily)
RDC Deliveries (nationally)
Inter factory movements

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct collections / deliveries accurately and efficiently
To ensure all load security procedures, legislation and the associated paperwork is completed correctly
Maintain high industry standards of safety, health and security
Ability to work as a team member and be self-motivated
Have a responsible attitude and be able to work in an unsupervised environment
Uphold legal compliance for road transport legislation

Required Skills

Recent HGV 1 driving experience is essential
Due to insurance, have no more than 6 points on your license
Previous experience with the use of curtain side or fridge trailers would be an advantage.
Appropriate training, safe systems of work, safe operating procedures, extensive on-the-job training and mentoring are all provided

Shifts:

Shift pattern to suit.
am and pm shifts available
Weekend availability is preferred
Nights out if wanted
All breaks paid
Min shift length 10.75 hours

Salary PAYE (per hour)

Weekdays from £13.53 up to £16.92 overtime
Weeknights from £15.93 up to £19.31 overtime
Friday pm and weekends from £16.22 up to £26.36 overtime
Paid holidays up to 33 days per year
Salary PAYE (per annum) paid weekly, plus holiday pay will typically look like this.

5 x 10.75 hr weekdays (Mon to Fri) = £37,814.40
5 x 12 hr weekdays (Mon to Fri) = £43,310.68
5 x 12 hr weeknights (Mon to Fri) = £50,018.68
5 x 12 hr weeknights (Sun to Thurs) = £53,626.71

Salary Via FCSA Approved Outsourced Payroll Provider (per hour)

Weekdays from £17.82 up to £22.28 overtime
Weeknights from £20.98 up to £25.44 overtime
Friday pm and weekends from £21.36 up to £34.71
Holiday Pay paid inclusive in the above contract rates

Salary Via FCSA Approved Outsourced Payroll Provider (per annum) paid weekly, with annual leave taken, will typically look like this

5 x 10.75 hr weekdays (Mon to Fri) = £43,487.53
5 x 12 hr weekdays (Mon to Fri) = £49,808.39
5 x 12 hr weeknights (Mon to Fri) = £57,522.76
5 x 12 hr weeknights (Sun to Thurs) = £61,672.09

Location:
Anwick Village, Nr Sleaford NG34 9SL

The Client:
One of the UK’s top 15 food companies one of Europe’s leading poultry producers.

About us:

We are driver recruitment & transport specialists with over 100 years combined experience. We make it our priority to recruit safe, professional, mature and responsible drivers.

How to apply
Please apply without delay via this job site, email CV and covering letter to our recruitment team. We will normally respond to applications within 72 hours.

Reference: job/hgv-class-1-driver-13 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via PDRS

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