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Class 1 Driver

£17.5 per hour
Temporary, Full-time

Contract : Full time

Higher pay rate is achieved by : £17.50 per hour standard Monday to Saturday day rate. £18.50 per hour standard Monday to Saturday night rate. £26.25 per hour overtime rate applicable after 48 hours worked weekly (Monday to Saturday). £26.25 per hour for all hours worked on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Pay rate increases automatically after 12 weeks of continuous service.

Weekly hours : 40

The Best Connection are recruiting a Class 1 Driver on behalf of our client, a leading pharmaceutical delivery business based near Newcastle .

We are looking for flexible drivers to cover a variety of shift patterns including days, lates, and nights . This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent starting rates with an increased pay rate after 12 weeks of service.

If you are a professional Class 1 Driver looking for consistent work with great overtime and weekend premium rates, this is a great opportunity.

The Role

  • Deliver vital pharmaceutical and medical supplies safely to local facilities and distribution hubs.
  • No heavy lifting required as all loads are loaded and off-loaded for the driver.
  • Work independently to complete timed deliveries while adhering to strict security and safety guidelines.
  • Multi-drop or trunking work where efficiency, care, and absolute accuracy are essential.
  • Professional presentation as you will represent both the client and The Best Connection on site.

The Candidate

  • Full UK Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence with valid CPC and Digital Tachograph cards.
  • Must have held your licence for at least 2 years with recent commercial driving experience.
  • Excellent flexibility to take on various shift patterns including days, lates, and nights.
  • Smart appearance and strong communication skills.
  • Reliable , punctual, and detail-oriented.

Hours of Work and Pay

  • Flexible shift patterns with day, late, and night shifts available.
  • £17.50 per hour standard Monday to Saturday day rate.
  • £18.50 per hour standard Monday to Saturday night rate.
  • £26.25 per hour overtime rate applicable after 48 hours worked weekly (Monday to Saturday).
  • £26.25 per hour for all hours worked on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
  • Pay rate increases automatically after 12 weeks of continuous service.

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

  • Continuous workflow with a leading supplier near Newcastle.
  • 24/7 consultant support .
  • Pension contributions .
  • Online payslips and holiday accrual.
  • Personal accident insurance .
  • Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme.

Suitable candidates will be invited to register online.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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Vacancy posted 17 hours ago
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