Class 1 Driver

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Store deliveries and cage work in predominantly double deck trailers Location: Burton on Trent Pay Rate: £18.04 to £19.79 p/h (static clock) Shifts: Guaranteed 8 hours pay per shift…

Pay rate £18.04 – £19.79/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 3 September 2026

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Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Store deliveries and cage work in predominantly double deck trailers
Location: Burton on Trent
Pay Rate: £18.04 to £19.79 p/h (static clock)
Shifts: Guaranteed 8 hours pay per shift - Sunday to Thursday (Days + Nights)
Driver Type: Class 1 (C+E)
Experience: 2 years Class 1 experience required 

Looking for a driving role that offers excellent rates of pay, regular work and a team that values professional drivers?

Ignition Driver Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to work with our client in Burton-on-Trent.

Join a well-established operation with consistent work, modern vehicles and immediate starts available. Initial routes will be completed with established drivers, to help you understand the finer details of the role. 

What's in it for you?

Competitive hourly pay rates of £18.04 to £19.79 p/h
Immediate starts available
Weekly pay every Friday
Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
Regular, ongoing work
Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability
Full site induction and ongoing support
Modern fleet and well-maintained vehicles
Friendly and supportive transport team
Potential long-term opportunities with a leading employerThe Role
As a professional HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties may include:

Deliveries are primarily caged deliveries to Hobbycraft stores
There may be the occasional pallet, but the vast majority of the work is cage-based
Drivers are responsible for:
Delivering cages into the store
Returning salvage
Managing the delivery paperwork/process correctly
Both day and night drivers will physically handle the cage deliveries
Night Deliveries – Airlock ProcessWhat We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you'll need:

A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
At least 2 years' commercial Class 1 driving experience
A valid Driver CPC qualification (DCPC)
A valid Digital Tachograph Card
A professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety and customer serviceOur client may accept up to 6 penalty points. Unfortunately, applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted.

Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel independently to and from the site. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Ignition Driver Recruitment is proud to be an Armed Forces-friendly employer and welcomes applications from veterans, Reservists, service leavers, military spouses and partners, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

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If you're a reliable, professional Class 1 Driver looking for excellent rates of pay, ongoing work and immediate starts, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply now and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and help you get started

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