Class 1 driver

Rapier Employment seeks a full-time Class 1 driver for a supermarket distribution operation based in Belvedere. This role involves trunking and store deliveries using modern vehicles, with shifts covering days, nights, and backs. Pay ranges from £20.00 to £53.22 per hour, with all breaks paid and enhanced weekend rates. Candidates must hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C E) licence, with recent experience in supermarket or similar logistics. Immediate starts are available following assessment, with weekly pay and temp-to-permanent opportunities on offer. The position provides consistent, ongoing work for a skilled driver.

Job Details

Position based in Erith & Dartford. Pay up to £53.22 per hour, all breaks paid, enhanced weekend rates, ongoing work, weekly pay, temp-to-perm opportunities.

Pay & Benefits

• Days: £20.00 per hour
• Mid Shift / Backs: £20.75 per hour
• Nights: £22.93 per hour
• Overtime: Up to £26.63 per hour
• Enhanced rates after 12 weeks - up to £53.22 per hour
• All breaks fully paid
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay & pension scheme
• Secure on-site parking
• Mortgage references available

Responsibilities

You'll be delivering chilled and ambient products to a major UK supermarket network using modern, well maintained Class 1 vehicles.

• Store deliveries and trunking work
• Operating safely and professionally at all times
• Completing vehicle checks and delivery paperwork
• Working within a busy 24/7 distribution operation
• Minimal manual handling

Shift Information

Flexible shifts available across a 7 day operation (including weekends). Start times: AM: 03:00 - 08:00, PM: 17:00 - 02:00. Shift length: typically 9-15 hours.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C E) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC (DQC) Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 6 months' Class 1 driving experience
• Maximum of 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, CD or IN endorsements)
• Right to work in the UK
• Professional, reliable and safety focused attitude

Assessment Process

• Theory test
• Yard manoeuvre assessment
• On road driving assessment

Why Join Rapier?

This is a fantastic opportunity for professional Class 1 Drivers looking for consistent work, excellent rates of pay and long term stability. With paid breaks, premium weekend rates, ongoing shifts and the opportunity to secure a permanent position, this is one of the best HGV driving opportunities in the area.

Immediate starts available.