Rapier Employment
Class 1 driver
AL10 9BD
Key information
- Pay
- £20.95 to £33.75 an hour
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted date
- 29 Jul 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Nov 2026
About this role
HGV Class 1 Driver – Store Deliveries
Location
Hatfield
Shift Pattern
Choose from
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Sunday to Thursday
- Thursday to Monday
- Friday to Tuesday
Start Times
-
Day Shift
04:00 – 06:00
-
Late Shift
12:00 – 17:00
Pay Rates
Standard Hours
- £20.95 per hour (04:00 – 13:00)
- £22.50 per hour (13:00 – 04:00)
Overtime (after 8 hours)
- £31.42 per hour (04:00 – 13:00)
- £33.75 per hour (13:00 – 04:00)
Join Our Team!
We're looking for experienced and reliable HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our growing retail delivery operation based in Hatfield.
If you're a professional driver who takes pride in delivering excellent service and wants consistent work with competitive pay, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll be responsible for delivering retail goods from the distribution centre to stores across North
London, Essex and Kent.
Your responsibilities will include
- Completing store deliveries safely and efficiently.
- Transporting predominantly palletised loads with minimal manual handling.
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects.
- Ensuring all deliveries are completed accurately and on time.
- Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining compliance with transport regulations.
- Delivering excellent customer service at every location.
Average shift lengths are 8–12 hours, depending on your route, with regular start times and ongoing work available.
RequirementsTo be considered, you'll need
- A valid HGV Class 1 (Category CE) licence.
- A valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
- At least 1 year's Class 1 driving experience.
- No more than 6 penalty points (no major endorsements).
- A good understanding of Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive and road transport legislation.
- A professional, reliable and customer-focused attitude.
What's in It for You?
- Competitive hourly rates with premium overtime pay.
- Regular, ongoing work with reliable shift patterns.
- Weekly pay (monthly pay available if preferred).
- Overtime opportunities.
- Holiday pay and workplace pension.
- Supportive team and long-term opportunities.
Apply today to secure your place with a leading retail logistics operation. We look forward to receiving your application.