Class 1 Driver

Job Title: Class 1 Driver - Container work (Drop & Swap) - Client will provide training on Container Work Location: Widnes Pay Rate: £17.86 to £24.00 p/h Hours: Monday to Friday (Weekend overtime available) - shift…

Pay rate £17.86 – £24/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 3 September 2026

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Job Title: Class 1 Driver - Container work (Drop & Swap) - Client will provide training on Container Work
Location: Widnes
Pay Rate: £17.86 to £24.00 p/h
Hours: Monday to Friday (Weekend overtime available) - shift starts 06:00
Licence Type: Class 1
Experience: 12 months Class 1 experience essential

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are looking for Class 1 Drivers in Widnes to work with our client, who operate across the whole supply chain, handling all aspects of logistics from beginning to end.
 
Employee Benefits:
Competitive Salary: £17.86 to £24.00 p/h
Monday to Friday Days £17.86 (Holiday Pay: £2.14 per hour if paid on top (£20.00 total if requested))
Saturday £20.53 (Holiday Pay: £2.47 per hour if paid on top (£23.00 total if requested))
Sunday £21.42 (Holiday Pay: £2.58 per hour if paid on top (£24.00 total if requested))

Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately
Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday
Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings
Excellent Facilities:

Comfortable break areas
Vending machines
Subsidised canteen
Free, secure car parking
Clean, modern fleet of vehiclesProfessional Development:

Full training on Container work
Free upskilling opportunitiesCareer Growth: Excellent opportunities

This role may require you to complete a Driving Assessment before you can be allocated a shift.
 
Role & Responsibilities:

Container work (training provided)
Mostly drop & Swap
Standard paperwork & vehicle checks
About you:
You will have your Class 1 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience driving commercially. Training is available for Class 1 drivers with no container experience.

You must also have your UK DCPC card and a valid Digi-tacho card. Our client may accept up to 6 points on your licence, but we can not accept DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements. As a professional Driver, you will be up to date with the WTD regulations.

You will be a UK resident and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.
 
Interested?
If you are looking for a new opportunity and you have 12 months exerience driving Class 1 commercially, why not click to apply today?

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