HGV Class 1 Driver

SWTL is a family-run haulage company that prides itself on long-standing customer relationships and a positive working environment. We believe in treating our drivers with respect and providing them with the right support to do their job properly. In return, we’re looking for people who are reliable, hardworking, and take pride in what they do. Many of our team members have been with us for years, and we’re now looking for our next driver to join the team.

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

• Permanent position with allocated truck
• Clean, straightforward work including contract and general haulage, curtainsiders and box trailers.
• Option for day work – home every night
• Option for tramping (1–4 nights per week)
• All nights out booked through SNAP – no lay-bys

• Excellent driving skills
• Good knowledge of EU rules on driver hours and WTD.
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Valid Driver CPC and CE cat.
• Reliability and professionalism
• Flexibility and a positive attitude

• Monthly pay (27th of each month)
• Basic salary: £34,071.71 per year
• Top earners last tax year earned over £44,000 (excluding night-out payments)
• Quarterly bonus schemes
• Annual bonus for 12 months’ service subject to performance, paid before Christmas (pro rata’d xwwtmva to start date – £1,250 in 2025)
• Secure on-site parking at Middleton
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Night-out allowance of £25 tax-free per night, paid weekly plus expenses
• All parking costs paid by SWTL
• Fleet well-maintained with R&M contracts in place
• Pension scheme
• Overtime opportunities available
• Enhanced weekend overtime rates
• Free ongoing Driver CPC training

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