Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Pay & Benefits
- Standard Rate: £16.40 per hour (First 8 hours).
- Overtime Rate: £24.60 per hour (Time and a half after 8 hours).
- Typical Shift: 10 hours per day.
Guaranteed Hours: Consistent daily work with a predictable schedule.
We are working with an established transport and logistics business that provides reliable, long‑term distribution services across the local and regional area. The company operates a modern fleet and prides itself on consistent work, clear schedules, and a professional working environment.
They are now looking to recruit an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to support ongoing operations.
This position involves operating rigid vehicles with trailer capability, requiring a Class 1 (C+E) licence. The work is local and structured, with early morning starts and predictable daily hours.
This role will appeal to drivers who prefer consistent routes, steady workloads, and regular start times rather than tramping or multi‑drop driving.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating vehicles fitted with specialist loading equipment
- Handling trailers when required, in line with operational needs
- Starting shifts between 02:00 and 04:00
- Driving vehicles with semi‑automatic gearboxes
- Ensuring loads are secured safely
- Adhering to all road safety, tachograph, and transport regulations
- Completing daily vehicle checks and paperwork
Pay & Benefits
- £16.40 per hour for the first 8 hours
- £24.60 per hour overtime (time and a half after 8 hours)
- Typical shifts of around 10 hours per day
- Consistent, guaranteed work
- Reliable schedules with ongoing employment
Candidate Requirements
- A valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
- Previous experience in vehicle and trailer operations
- Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Comfortable with early morning starts
- Confident driving vehicles with semi‑automatic transmissions
- A reliable and professional approach to work
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for stable, long‑term local work with good rates of pay and consistent hours, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV to discuss the role further.
Candidate Requirements
- License: Must hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) license.
- Experience: Previous experience with chain skips is highly preferred.
- DQC/CPC: Valid Driver Qualification Card and Digital Tachograph card.
- Reliability: Ability to consistently manage early morning starts.
- Competency: Comfortable using semi-automatic transmission systems.
Mission Resourcing is acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 15 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.