<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers &ndash; West Thurrock</h1>
Driving Force Recruitment Ltd, operating as an Employment Business, are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for an established client based in West Thurrock.
We have ongoing opportunities available for reliable drivers, with both day and night shifts available on a 4 on, 4 off rota.
<h2>What's on offer?</h2>
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&pound;20.15 per hour basic pay
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&pound;24.15 per hour for unsociable hours
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4 on, 4 off shift pattern
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Day and night shifts available
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Ongoing work
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Training provided following a successful driving assessment
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Unsociable hours are paid at an additional &pound;4 per hour and apply to:
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Monday to Friday, between 17:00 and 07:00
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All hours worked at weekends
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The rota averages approximately 45 hours during four-day working rotations and 35 hours during three-day working rotations.
<h2>Shift Information</h2>
Day shifts are available with start times typically between 03:00 and 06:00, although some variation may be required. Night shift opportunities are also available.
Successful candidates will complete a driving assessment before starting. Following a successful assessment and an agreed start date, drivers will complete a site induction and receive on-the-job training with an experienced driver during their first rotation.
<h2>Requirements</h2>
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Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
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Minimum of 6 months' Class 1 driving experience
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Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
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A reliable, professional attitude
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Good knowledge of drivers' hours and road safety regulations
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<h2>How to Apply</h2>
If you're an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for ongoing work with competitive pay and a 4 on, 4 off rota, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today through Indeed or contact Driving Force Recruitment for more information.

Class 1 Driver

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd operating as an Employment Business are currently recruiting for HGV 1 drivers based in Barnsley.
The client is looking for reliable drivers to be able complete between 1-3 deliveries per day to Stores.
There is ongoing work available on AM &amp; PM shifts
This job will require 3 induction days to be completed between MON and FRI
PAYE (holiday accrued):
<ul>
<li>Days:&nbsp;&pound;19.22ph</li>
<li>Nights:&nbsp;&pound;23.06ph</li>
<li>Weekend Days:&nbsp;&pound;23.06ph</li>
<li>Weekend Nights:&nbsp;&pound;24.99ph</li>
<li>+OT after 40hrs:</li>
<li>Days:&nbsp;&pound;21.14ph</li>
<li>Nights:&nbsp;&pound;24.97ph</li>
<li>Weekend days:&nbsp;&pound;26.89ph</li>
<li>Weekend nights:&nbsp;&pound;28.83ph</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
Minimum 18 months HGV Class 1 experience
Must have no more than 6 points (for minor offences)
The Job:
HGV Class 1 work
Store Deliveries
Weekends required
Ongoing work all year round for reliable drivers.
If interested, please call 0161 470 0581 or you can apply on https://tinyurl.com/DFR-Warrington-Registration

Driving Force Recruitment is hiring Class 1 Container drivers on behalf of well-established and reputable logistics clients based in Manchester. This is ongoing work for the right drivers.&nbsp;
Dock card is essential.
Pay &amp; Benefits
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<li>Starting pay on afternoons &pound;18 or &pound;20.17 including holidays</li>
<li>Regular start times</li>
<li>Weekly PAYE pay</li>
<li>Ongoing long term work for the right candidates</li>
</ul>
Hours &amp; Pattern
<ul>
<li>Night/afternoon shifts available</li>
<li>Monday - Friday</li>
</ul>
The Role
<ul>
<li>Class 1 container work operating in and around Manchester</li>
<li>Working with a professional, well-run logistics operation</li>
<li>Modern, well-maintained trucks</li>
<li>Varied, interesting work in one of the UK's busiest port cities</li>
</ul>
What You'll Need
<ul>
<li>Valid Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence</li>
<li>Digital tachograph card</li>
<li>Driver CPC card</li>
<li>Dock card essential</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year driving experience</li>
<li>Professional, reliable attitude</li>
</ul>

Driving Force Recruitment, operating as an employment business, are currently recruiting for Class 1 Container Drivers to work out of our well-established customer based in the Doncaster area.
This work in a mixture of container work &amp; general haulage
Rates (PAYE only):
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<li>&pound;17.50ph Days</li>
<li>&pound;18.50ph Nights</li>
<li>&pound;19.00ph Saturday</li>
<li>&pound;20.00ph Sunday</li>
</ul>
Minimum of 10 hours pay per shift
Licence Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Class 1 (Category CE) entitlement for a minimum of 6 months</li>
<li>Full CPC Card</li>
<li>Digital Tachograph Card</li>
<li>No DR or IN Endorsements</li>
<li>No more than 6 points on licence</li>
<li>Must have previous container experience</li>
</ul>
Please call 0161 470 0581 if interested or apply online; https://tinyurl.com/DFR-Warrington-Registration

Driving Force Recruitment is hiring experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for Gist in Crewe, offering top rates, and excellent working conditions.
Role Overview
You will be delivering chilled, ambient, and frozen goods to Marks &amp; Spencer stores.
This role involves straightforward cage and tail-lift deliveries &mdash; no heavy handball &mdash; using modern, well-maintained vehicles from a clean, professional depot.
Shift times:
<ul>
<li>Early starts: 01:00 &ndash; 05:00</li>
<li>Afternoon starts: 14:00 &ndash; 19:00</li>
<li>Average shift length: 10&ndash;11 hours</li>
<li>Variety of shift patterns available</li>
</ul>
Pay Rates
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<li>Days: &pound;19.09per hour</li>
<li>Nights: &pound;22.91 per hour</li>
<li>Overtime also available after 8 hours</li>
<li>Enhanced rates available at weekends &amp; bank holidays</li>
</ul>
All roles are PAYE, with holiday pay accrued separately.
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence</li>
<li>Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card</li>
<li>Minimum 12 months&rsquo; recent Class 1 driving experience</li>
<li>No more than 6 penalty points (minor offences only)</li>
</ul>
Full paid training will be provided once you pass your driving assessment to ensure you start safely and confidently.
Why Drive with Driving Force?
<ul>
<li>Guaranteed shifts during the busy festive season</li>
<li>Excellent hourly pay rates</li>
<li>Friendly, professional transport team</li>
<li>Ongoing support and smooth onboarding process</li>
</ul>
This is your opportunity to work with one of the UK&rsquo;s most trusted logistics teams.
Apply now at:
https://tinyurl.com/DFR-Warrington-Registration

Driving Force Recruitment are currently looking for a Class 1 shunter driver to work for our client based in Preston.
Position details:
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<li>Hours: Monday to Friday</li>
<li>Shift: 0630 &ndash; 1430</li>
<li>Shift Length: 8hours minimum per day</li>
<li>Job Type: Class 1 Shunting &ndash; Depot to Depot</li>
<li>Location: Preston</li>
<li>Work Type: Ongoing</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities: 
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<li>Safely distribute products from one site to the other</li>
<li>Very little to no handball involved</li>
<li>Must follow all company and site safety procedures</li>
<li>FLT licence is preferred but not essential</li>
<li>Shunting will be done using a Class 1 unit.</li>
</ul>
Driver Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Class 1 entitlement &ndash; held for minimum 1 year</li>
<li>CPC Qualification Card</li>
<li>Valid UK Driving Licence</li>
<li>Digital Tachograph Card</li>
<li>No more than 6 points on licence (DD/DR/IN/CD/TT endorsements NOT accepted)</li>
<li>FLT licence is a bonus but not essential</li>
<li>Previous shunting experience is required</li>
</ul>
Rate of pay: 
&pound;17.50ph all hours
If interested, please call 0161 470 0581 or you can apply on https://tinyurl.com/DFR-Warrington-Registration

Class 1 Shunter Driver

IMMEADIATE STARTS
Driving Force Recruitment Ltd operating as an Employment Business are recruiting for 7.5t home delivery drivers for our client based in Bridgend.
Shifts are any 4/7 Monday-Saturday (3-week rota) 0600 starts for an average 11.25hr day.
They are looking for drivers with good manual handling skills because the role is delivering boxed furniture weighing up to 150kgs (could be in parts of a max weight of 98kg) for a 2 person lift.
We are looking for polite and courteous people due to dealing with customers in their own homes under pressure to ensure the item makes it to the room of choice.
IMMEDIATE START
The Criteria &amp; Benefits:
&middot; Valid UK Licence
&middot; Digi Card (required)
&middot; Up skilled to 7.5T
&middot; Newly passed welcome

7.5T Driver

Salary: &pound;16.50
Contract Type:&nbsp;Temporary
Driving Force Recruitment Ltd operating as an Employment Business are recruiting for a Cat C day multidrop delivery driver for our client based in Haverfordwest.
IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE &ndash; Great Opportunity
DAYS &amp; NIGHTS AVAILABLE
&middot; Monday &ndash; Saturday - This is on a rota basis with every Sunday off and a day off in the week.
&middot; &pound;16.50
&middot; Up to 11 hour days
Looking for a class 2 driver who can deliver to local stores.
The Criteria &amp; Benefits:
&middot; Cat C/HGV 2/ LGV 2 Entitlement
&middot; CPC Qualification
&middot; Valid UK License
&middot; Digi Card (required)
&middot; Minimum 6 months experience preferred

HGV2 Driver 

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This month? It&rsquo;s a big one. Possibly&nbsp;the big one: supplier relationships and communication. Because if you&rsquo;re constantly chasing info, repeating yourself, or wondering if your recruitment partner even remembers your site layout &ndash; it might be time for a rethink.
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">When supplier relationships don&rsquo;t work, you feel it</h3>
Updates get missed, issues drag on, and the small stuff snowballs. If your agency&rsquo;s just sending drivers to fill shifts without understanding the bigger picture, that&rsquo;s not a partnership &ndash; it&rsquo;s box-ticking. And if you&rsquo;re constantly repeating instructions or picking up the slack, it quickly starts to feel more like hassle than help.
But when the relationship clicks, everything changes. Communication is seamless and things run more smoothly because your supplier actually gets it. They understand your peaks, your expectations, and how things operate day to day &ndash; and they deliver accordingly.
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Why communication counts</h3>
When communication&rsquo;s missing, it shows. You&rsquo;re often left in the dark, double-checking what&rsquo;s been actioned, and stepping in to keep things on track. It slows everything down and leaves you doing more hand-holding than you signed up for. And if it feels this disjointed on your side, chances are it&rsquo;s no better for the workers on the ground &ndash; confused candidates, unclear expectations, and radio silence after interviews don&rsquo;t exactly point to a well-oiled machine.
When it works, it makes all the difference. It&rsquo;s not just about routine reports &ndash; it&rsquo;s about staying in sync, spotting red flags early, and stepping in before problems spiral, whether it&rsquo;s peak season or just a regular Tuesday.
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Our values make the difference</h3>
Strong client relationships aren&rsquo;t built on guesswork. They need clear standards and consistent follow-through. We&rsquo;re driven to deliver &ndash; staying proactive, fixing problems fast, and keeping you in the loop without you needing to chase. We stay focused on solutions by asking the right questions and tailoring our approach to how your operation really works, not just how many heads you need. And we believe in respectful relationships, built on honest conversations, approachable people, and full transparency &ndash; no jargon, no drama, just solid support that protects your business.
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Time for an agency partner review?</h3>
If your partner&rsquo;s making life harder than it needs to be, it might be time for a review. Ask yourself:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Am I getting timely and <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-news/the-power-of-transparent-pricing-in-recruitment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">transparent</a> updates?</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Does my provider really understand my business?</li>
<li>Are problems resolved quickly and openly?</li>
</ul>
If the answer to any of those is no, maybe it&rsquo;s time to try a different approach. Ready for stress free staffing? <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Let&rsquo;s talk</a>.

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<h2>Benefits</h2>
So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?
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<li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li>
<li>An additional &frac12; day on your birthday</li>
<li>Vouchers on your work anniversary to say thank you from us</li>
<li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li>
<li>Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Annual company awards event</li>
</ul>
What are you waiting for? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

‘As our business grows, so does our need for great people to join us’It’s hardly surprising that happy employees stay in their job an average four times longer than their unhappy counterparts. It’s one of the reasons we work hard to create a fun, supportive workplace where our employees can thrive.

We’re always on the lookout for people who embody our core values: driven to deliver; focused on solutions; respectful relationships. Do these sound like bit of you? Then check out our <a href="/jobs/internal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">current internal vacancies</a>. But don’t worry if nothing catches your eye right now – just get in touch with your local branch, we’re more than happy to consider you for any future vacancies!

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<h5>Our branches offer regional coverage.</h5>Get in touch with the team who are most local to you; either give them a call or drop your message in the get in touch form.

Looking for recruitment support? Maybe you’re after one or two ad hoc drivers, or perhaps you need a fleet full – whatever your requirements, we are here to recruit the right people for you.
Operating from one of our six regional branches across England, our consultants are on hand to offer tailored support and local knowledge for all your driver recruitment needs.
Our teams are made up of sector specialists – in fact, many of our consultants are HGV licence and CPC certificate holders, so they know exactly what it’s like out on the road. This means you’ll always be talking to someone who understands your business language.&nbsp;
We are geared up to deliver real partnerships, focused on meeting the needs of all our clients. Because it’s about more than just having enough staff – we care about providing you with the best staffing solutions, whilst maintaining a compliant service that truly reflects your company culture. <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Let’s have a conversation today about how we can support you.</a>
And, whilst we’re not ones for making it all about us, we understand that you might want to know a little bit about who we are before deciding whether we’re the right fit for your business.
So, if you’re after a quick intro have a watch of the video below to find out how we’ve grown from the original specialist division of our parent company, gap personnel group, supporting our colleagues in Flint, to the national specialist driving provider we are today.

Our dedicated teams are geared up to deliver quality and always go the extra mile. We never settle for complacency, constantly challenging ourselves to bring that first-class service you deserve.

Meeting your needs is our priority. We’ll listen and use our industry experience to provide objective advice and a personal service, putting you in the driving seat.

Having a reliable, trustworthy agency is key to successful collaboration and achieving common goals. Let’s enjoy the journey together, and build a genuine working relationship based on mutual respect and open communication.

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>
We&rsquo;re a fully qualified driving school able to support drivers through their initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/employers-specialisms/cpc-training/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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<h5>Vision</h5>
By delivering unmatched dedication to customer service and satisfaction we will become the first-choice destination for drivers and customers seeking a trusted recruitment partner

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<h5>Mission</h5>
To be the driving force behind speedy and compliant recruitment solutions with a personalised approach through nurturing long-term relationships with all of our people

Driver CPC training aims to enhance road safety, improve driver skills, and ensure professional standards amongst commercial drivers.

All our drivers have already obtained their initial Driver CPC qualification, having completed a theory test, practical driving test, and a case study test, and undertaking 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to maintain their qualification.

But did you know we’re a fully qualified driving school for CPC training? We’re committed to helping drivers stay up to date with safe driving practices, so if you’d like us to support your new recruits through their initial training, or ensure your experienced drivers continue to improve their skills with their periodic modules, we’re here to help. 

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<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support you through your initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/job-seekers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

<h2>Is job hunting driving you up the wall?</h2>Well, you'll be glad you've arrived here. People come back to us time and time again because we know that it's more than just finding the right driving 'job'We're 'people' people through and through who appreciate that our drivers are at the centre of everything we do. Whether you enjoy the flexibility of temporary work, or you're looking for the stability of a permanent placement, we've got you covered. If you're looking for career acceleration with a team who cares, you've come to the right place!With all sorts of roles to suit your schedule, we're confident we can help you find your perfect fit - and put you in the drivers seat.It's just a case of giving one of our <a href="/job-seekers-get-in-touch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">local teams a call</a> or check out our<a href="/jobs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> jobs page</a> and have a scroll through the driving roles currently available.Our core values embody everything we do here at Driving Force Recruitment; just take a look at them below...

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Our branches offer regional coverage so get in touch with the team that are most local to you; either give them a call or if you’ve got vacancy needs drop your message in the get in touch form

To work with our clients all of our drivers must have already obtained their initial Driver CPC qualification, including the theory test, practical driving test, and case study test, undertaking 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to maintain their qualification.

But did you know we’re a fully qualified driving school for CPC training? We’re committed to helping you stay up to date with safe driving practices, so if you’d like us to support you through your initial training, or ensure you continue to improve your skills with approved periodic training modules, we’re here to help.

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support drivers through their initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/job-seekers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

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<h6>Get in touch</h6><ul><li>We are on hand - no matter how big or small your driver needs.</li><li>It’s our job to listen to you so that we can provide the best solution for your business requirements – whether that’s ad hoc driver support or a full, preferred supplier review, it’s just a case of letting us know.</li><li>Drop us your vacancy needs below and we’ll get back to you – we’re available 7 days a week. Or head over to our contacts page and <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">get in touch </a>with your local branch today.</li></ul>

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