Ignition
Active Vacancy
Class 1 Driver
- Posted on
- 13 October 2026 (2 days ago)
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Closing Date
- 12 November 2026
- Job Reference
- 225719834
About this role
This Class 1 Driver role is based in Kegworth, working with a client at East Midlands Gateway. You will drive an HGV Class 1 for trunking and collections, with no handballing required, and complete industry standard vehicle checks and paperwork. A valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence with at least six months commercial driving experience is essential, along with a current Driver CPC card and digital tachograph card. Up to six points are accepted on your licence, excluding DD, DR, CD, TT and IN endorsements. The pay rate is £20.78 to £41.56 per hour.
Job Description
Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Trunking + Collections
Location:-Derby
Pay Rate: -20.78 to -41.56-p/h + -250 sign up bonus
Shifts:-Guaranteed 8 hour shifts
Experience:-6 months Class 1 experience essential
Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for reliable, experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to-work with our client in Derby, East Midlands Gateway (next door to East Midlands Airport). Our client is one of the UK's largest parcel distribution companies.-
Role & responsibilities:-
Why Work With Us?
Location:-Derby
Pay Rate: -20.78 to -41.56-p/h + -250 sign up bonus
Shifts:-Guaranteed 8 hour shifts
Experience:-6 months Class 1 experience essential
Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for reliable, experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to-work with our client in Derby, East Midlands Gateway (next door to East Midlands Airport). Our client is one of the UK's largest parcel distribution companies.-
Role & responsibilities:-
- Driving an HGV Class 1
- Trunking
- Collections
- No-handballing required
- Industry standard vehicle checks & paperwork
- A valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence with at least 6 months commercial driving experience
- A current UK Driver CPC (DCPC) card and a-valid Digital Tachograph card
- Up to 6 points accepted on licence (No DD, DR, CD, TT, IN endorsements)
Why Work With Us?
- Weekly pay with competitive rates
- Ongoing work
- Driving clean, well maintained units
- Opportunities for ongoing training and upskilling
- 24/7 on-call support if you need us