Class 1 Driver

Company: Swift Temps Ltd
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Location: Leicester Forest East
Job Description:

Job description:

HGV Class 1 Linehaul Driver

Location: Leicester, LE4

Shift: Late afternoons / Nights

Pay Rate: £18.25 per hour + overtime + travel allowance

Job Type: Full-time, ongoing

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 1 Linehaul Drivers to join a busy and well-established operation based in Leicester (LE4).

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional driver looking for regular, ongoing work with competitive pay rates and overtime available.

The role will involve trunking/linehaul work between sites, with a focus on safe, efficient and reliable deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Driving a Class 1 HGV on planned linehaul/trunking routes
  • Completing vehicle checks before and after shifts
  • Ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time
  • Completing required delivery paperwork and electronic records
  • Complying with drivers’ hours, working time and road safety regulations
  • Maintaining high standards of professionalism and customer service

Requirements

  • Valid Class 1 (C+E) driving licence
  • Valid Digital Tachograph Card
  • Valid Driver CPC
  • Previous HGV Class 1 driving experience is a bonus
  • A reliable and professional approach to work
  • Good knowledge of drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations

What We Offer

  • £18.25 per hour
  • Overtime available
  • Travel allowance
  • Full-time, ongoing work
  • Late afternoon and night shifts
  • Regular linehaul work
  • Opportunity for consistent hours with a well-established operation

If you’re an experienced Class 1 driver looking for regular linehaul work in Leicester, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: October 4th, 2026