Rugby
Transport, Logistics
Temporary | Full Time
ASAP
08/07/2026
05/08/2026
Job Title: Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Trunking work - Curtain Sider vehicles (Minimal Manual Handling)
Location: Rugby
Pay Rate: £18.74 - £21.00 p/h (£18.74 basic + £2.26 holiday pay = £21.00 per hour)
Shifts: 7 day working operation - start times from 17:00
Licence Type: Class 1 (C+E)
Experience: 12 months Class 1 experience - essential
Looking for your next driving role with great pay, regular work and immediate starts?
Fifth Wheel Recruitment are currently recruiting professional Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join our client in Rugby.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive pay rates of £18.74 - £21.00 p/h
- (£18.74 basic + £2.26 holiday pay = £21.00 per hour)
- Immediate starts available
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
- Regular, ongoing work
- Full-time hours available
- Free training and upskilling opportunities
- Modern fleet and well-maintained vehicles
- Clean, well-equipped driver facilities
- Comfortable break areas
- Subsidised on-site canteen
- Vending machines
- Free, secure on-site parking
- Friendly and supportive transport team
The Role
As a Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities may include:
- Class 1 trunking work between distribution centres (DC to DC)
- Operating curtain sided trailers
- Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
- Delivering goods safely, professionally and on time
- Following all Road Transport, Working Time Directive and Driver Hours regulations
- Completing all relevant paperwork and electronic records accurately
Please note that a driving assessment may be required before your first shift.
What We\'re Looking For
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
- A minimum of 12 months commercial Class 1 driving experience
- A valid UK Driver CPC qualification (DCPC)
- A valid Digital Tachograph Card
- A good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
Our client may accept up to 6 penalty points, however applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted.
Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel to and from the site independently. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation support.
Apply Today
If you're a professional Class 1 Driver looking for reliable work, excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to join a great transport team, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply today and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and get your application moving.
