The Best Connection
Class 1 Driver
Class 1 Driver at The Best Connection, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £19.63 - £29.45 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £19.63 - £29.45 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 1
- DBS check
17% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference 577908382708603015
About the role
Class 1 HGV Driver(s) Required!
Around Clock Start Times
New Pass Drivers Considered On Assessment!
The Best Connection are recruiting for Flexible weekend HGV Driver(s) (LGV) Cat C+E (Class 1) to work for DHL @ East Midlands Airport:
- Salary: £19:00 to £28.50 Per Hour
- Overtime available weekly
- No Hand-Ball Or Involvement In Loading / Unloading Truck
- Potential Nights out required
Pay Rates for a Class 1 HGV Driver(s):
- Monday to Friday - £19.63 - Between - 08:00-19:00
- Monday to Friday - £22.43 - Between 19:00-08:00
- Saturday - £20.85 - Between - 08:00-19:00 & £23.65 - Between 19:00-08:00
- Sunday - £21.90 - Between - 08:00-19:00 & £24.70 - Between 19:00-08:00
- Overtime After 40hrs - £29.45
- Night Out - £18.50 (Usually Spent In A DHL Compound)
- Good Friday & Christmas day -£29.45
Class 1 HGV Driver(s) Requirements:
- Valid C+E licence
- Valid CPC & Digi Card
- Being Able To Do Various Start Simes
Requirements Prior To Employment as a Class 1 HGV Driver(s):
- No Minimum Number Of Years' Experience But Must Pass Assessment
- 5 Year Work History (Gaps Over 28 Days Need A Gap Reference)
- DBS Check Will Be Done During Vetting
- Current C/O Aviation Security Certificate (The Old Level D) & Can Be Done During Vetting
Benefits of working for The Best Connection as a Class 1 HGV Driver(s):
- On-Going Assignments
- Holiday Entitlement
- Excellent Pay Rates
- Overtime
- On-Line Payslips
- Pension Provision
If you are interested in the Class 1 HGV Driver(s) position then please click apply or call Rich or Jake in our Derby Office on the number below.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 577908382708603015 · Posted 15 hours ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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