via indeed · 22 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Class 1 Driver - Days

Freightroute Limited
Burntwood Full-time
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Job Description

Established in 1979, Freightroute Limited is one of the leading privately owned palletised transport organisations in the UK. Operating 11 sites across England and Scotland we strive to deliver excellence as standard.

£13\.95 (£17\.81 Overtime) or Non\-ADR £12\.95 (£16\.51 Overtime)

Monday to Friday 07\.00 \- 17\.00 Burntwood, WS7 3GJ

ADR qualification preferred but not essential – fully funded training to upskill available

The position of Class 1 Day Driver involves:

  • Multi drop deliveries and collections within set geographical areas

  • Building and maintaining relationships with our customers as the face of Freightroute

  • Loading / unloading of vehicle, ensuring load security and positive load fit

  • Completing daily vehicle checks on your Company device

  • Keeping in regular contact with the transport team providing updates on progress aiding management of customer expectations

  • Maintaining the highest professional driving and legal standards
Role Requirements:
  • UK Class 1 – Category CE Driving Licence

  • Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card

  • Passion for providing excellent customer service

  • Ability to work to deadlines

  • Due to the nature of the role applicants must be fit, flexible and self\-motivated.
Role Rewards:
  • Hours of work Monday to Friday 45 hours per week

  • Competitive rates plus overtime available

  • Enhanced rates for ADR qualified drivers

  • Quarterly and Annual Bonus Scheme

  • Fully funded ADR and ADR Refresher Training

  • Fully Funded Uniform

  • 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) with online booking facilities

  • Retail Discounts with Hapi\*

  • Employer Assistance Programme\*

  • OH Support including dedicated annual Diabetes review

  • Company Pension

  • Medical Reimbursement \*
Newly qualified and inexperienced drivers welcome.

Marked benefits available on successful completion of probationary period.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct but we do have a authorised agency partner list for when we need a helping hand, we will be in touch if we need you.

The Freightroute Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. We do not offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,303\.00\-£35,643\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • On\-site parking
Experience:
  • Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (required)

  • Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: In person

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