Class 1 driver

HGV Class 1 (C+E) and Class 2 (C) Driver

Location: Hatfield

Guaranteed Shifts Until December/January | Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts
Looking for consistent work with excellent rates of pay and guaranteed shifts through the busy peak period?
Rapier Employment is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Drivers for a leading retail logistics operation based in Hatfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing work with regular shift patterns, premium overtime rates, and long-term opportunities.

Shift Patterns
Choose the rota that works best for you:

• Tuesday to Saturday
• Sunday to Thursday
• Thursday to Monday
• Friday to Tuesday

Start Times

• Day Shifts: 04:00 – 06:00
• Late Shifts: 12:00 – 17:00

Pay Rates
Standard Hours

• £20.44 per hour (04:00 – 13:00)
• £21.76 per hour (13:00 – 04:00)

Overtime (After 8 Hours)

• £30.65 per hour (04:00 – 13:00)
• £32.65 per hour (13:00 – 04:00)

The Role
As an HGV Class 1 or 2 Driver, you'll deliver retail goods from the distribution centre to stores across North London, Essex, and Kent. Routes are well planned and consist primarily of palletised loads, with minimal manual handling required.
Depending on operational requirements, you may occasionally be asked to complete a second run.

Your Responsibilities

• Completing store deliveries safely and efficiently
• Transporting predominantly palletised loads with minimal manual handling
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects
• Ensuring deliveries are completed accurately and on schedule
• Completing all transport paperwork and maintaining legal compliance
• Providing a professional and friendly service at every delivery point

Average shift lengths are 8–12 hours, with consistent start times and ongoing work available throughout the peak period.

What We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you'll need:

• A valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) or Class 2 (C) licence
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 penalty points (no major endorsements)
• A good understanding of Drivers' Hours, the Working Time Directive, and transport legislation
• A professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach

Why Join Rapier Employment?

• Guaranteed shifts through December/January
• Competitive hourly rates with premium overtime after 8 hours
• Choice of fixed shift patterns
• Regular, ongoing work with a leading retail logistics provider
• Weekly pay, with monthly pay available if preferred
• Holiday pay and workplace pension
• Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
• Friendly, supportive transport team
• Long-term opportunities with a respected employer

Apply Today
If you're an HGV Class 1 or 2 Driver looking for reliable work, excellent rates of pay, and guaranteed shifts throughout the busiest time of the year, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and secure your place with one of the UK's leading retail logistics operations.