Class 1 Driver

Company: Ignition Driver Recruitment
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Location: Pontefract
Job Description:

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)

Location: Pontefract

Pay Rate: £19.00 to £24.00 per hour

Shifts: Rotating shifts (4 on, 4 off) – minimum 12 hour shifts

Driver Type: PAYE

Experience: Minimum 12 months Class 1 – essential

Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team in Pontefract, working with our client, the UK’s leading independent logistics and trade management provider.

Employee Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: £19.00 to £24.00 per hour
  • Immediate Starts: Begin earning immediately
  • Weekly Pay: Payday every Friday
  • Overtime Opportunities: Boost your earnings
  • Professional Development: Full site induction

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Lone working role
  • Drivers will be required to open and close stores, operate dock levellers and tip the trailer alone
  • Trailer loads typically ranging from 60–80 cages
  • Trailers are predominantly double deck
  • A high level of responsibility and common sense is essential due to the nature of the work

About you

  • You will have your Class 1 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience in commercial driving.
  • 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 cannot accept DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements.
  • You will be a UK resident (we are unable to assist people with visas) and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026