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.