Job Description

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)

Locations: Erith & Dartford

Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts Available

Excellent Pay Rates – Up to £53.22 per hour | All Breaks Paid

Rapier Employment are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (C+E) to join a leading high-street supermarket distribution operation based in Erith and Dartford. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing, well-paid work with a nationally recognised logistics brand, offering consistent shifts and long-term stability.

Pay & Benefits

Days: £17.00 per hour

Mid Shift / Backs: £17.75 per hour

Nights: £19.93 per hour

Overtime: Up to £26.63 per hour

Bank Holidays: £34.00 – £46.56 per hour

Enhanced rates after 12 weeks – up to £53.22 per hour

All breaks fully paid

Weekly pay

Pension scheme & holiday pay

Secure on-site parking

Mortgage references available

Temp-to-perm opportunities

The Role

Delivering chilled and ambient goods to a major supermarket store network

Operating from modern, well-maintained vehicles

Minimal manual handling – primarily trunking and store deliveries

Working within a 24/7 operation with flexible shift options

Shift Patterns & Hours

Preferred pattern: Friday to Monday (4 shifts)

Optional 5th shift available

Flexible shifts across a 7-day operation

Start Times:

AM: 03:00 – 08:00

PM: 17:00 – 02:00

Shift Length:

Typically 9–15 hours

Pay Structure Example

Pay is calculated based on hours worked within each rate band.

Example shift:

10:00 – 23:00 (13 hours)

4 hours at Day rate

8 hours at Back rate

1 hour at Night rate

Requirements

Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

Valid CPC (DQC) and Digital Tachograph Card

Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience

No more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, CD or IN endorsements)

Right to work in the UK

Professional, reliable, and positive attitude

Assessment Required:

Theory test

Yard manoeuvre

On-road driving assessment

Why Apply?

This is a high-paying, secure driving role with one of the UK’s most trusted retail logistics operations. With paid breaks, rising pay rates, and consistent hours, it’s ideal for drivers looking for long-term, reliable work with excellent earning potential.

Apply now to secure your place – immediate starts available