Class 1 Driver

SLD Recruitment are currently looking for reliable and experienced Class 1 (C+E) HGV Drivers to join our growing team.
We work with a wide range of established customers across Nottingham, Derby and South Yorkshire, meaning we can offer a variety of Class 1 driving opportunities to suit different preferences and experience levels.
Newly passed Class 1 drivers are also welcome! If you've recently gained your C+E licence and are looking for an opportunity to build your experience, we have customers who can help you get valuable driving experience and develop your confidence behind the wheel.
We also have temporary-to-permanent opportunities available for drivers looking to secure a permanent position with one of our customers.
Whether you're looking for ongoing full-time work, regular shifts, temporary work, flexible work or a route into a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.
💪 What will you be doing?
Depending on the customer and role, Class 1 duties can include:
Driving Class 1 (C+E) HGV vehicles safely and responsibly
Making local, regional and nationwide deliveries
Multi-drop deliveries to customers and businesses
Depot-to-depot deliveries and trunking
Box trailer and curtainsider work
Delivering pallets, cages, stock and general haulage
Loading and unloading vehicles where required
Using pump trucks and tail lifts where required
Securing loads safely and correctly
Completing delivery paperwork and electronic delivery records
Carrying out vehicle checks and reporting any defects
Communicating professionally with customers and site staff
Following all relevant road transport, health & safety and company procedures
Maintaining a high standard of vehicle cleanliness and presentation
We also have a variety of different Class 1 work available, including day work, night trunking, general haulage, curtainsider, box work, multi-drop, depot-to-depot and tramping opportunities, depending on our customers' requirements.
Different customers offer different types of work, so we'll always try to match you with a role that suits your experience and what you're looking for.
💰 What we can offer
Competitive rates of pay
Regular and ongoing work available
Day and night shifts
Local and regional opportunities
Flexible work to suit your availability
Opportunities for newly passed Class 1 drivers to gain experience
Temporary-to-permanent opportunities
Opportunities with well-established customers
Friendly and approachable consultants
Quick registration and a straightforward recruitment process
A dedicated team who genuinely want to keep you working
Excellent opportunities to build a long-term relationship with SLD Recruitment
🤝 Why SLD Recruitment?
We're not just looking to place you into one shift and forget about you.
At SLD Recruitment, we're a friendly, dedicated team focused on providing our drivers with regular work, good communication and opportunities that actually suit them.
Whether you're an experienced Class 1 driver or you've only just passed your C+E, we'll do our best to find the right opportunity for you.
If you're looking to build experience, keep yourself busy with regular agency work, or use agency work as a stepping stone into a permanent position, we have opportunities available.
We have a strong network of customers across Nottingham, Derby and South Yorkshire, giving us access to new Class 1 opportunities on a regular basis.
If you're an experienced or newly qualified Class 1 HGV Driver looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
📍 Areas: Nottingham | Derby | South Yorkshire
🚛 Role: Class 1 HGV Driver
📅 Work: Ongoing / Temporary / Flexible / Temp-to-Perm opportunities
💷 Pay: Competitive rates depending on role
Get in touch with SLD Recruitment today and let's get you working!