via Reed · 17 August 2026 ·34 days ago

HGV Class 1 Drivers

Rapier
Castle Vale Full-time GBP 32,526 – 73,183
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Job description (HGV CLASS 1 DRIVER WITH A MINIMUM 1 YEAR ON THE ROAD EXPERIENCE)

We are recruiting HGV class 1 drivers for our prestigious automotive client in Solihull, Castle Bromwich & Wolverhampton
Trunking-based work (no handball) or collections and trailer swaps (curtain-side)
You may be required to work out of the following locations (optional):

  • Solihull (Damson Parkway) B92

  • Castle Bromwich B35

  • Hams Hall B46


Various start times around the clock. Ad-hoc shifts or full weeks available.

Monday to Friday with optional weekends

HGV CLASS 1 Pay Rates:
Days (0600-1800) £16.68 per hour - guaranteed 9 hours per day (8 hrs basic + 1 hr overtime)
Nights (1800-0600) £20.85 per hour - guaranteed 9 hours per day (8 hrs basic + 1 hr overtime)
Overtime Nights (after 8 hrs) - £29.19 per hour
Overtime Days (after 8 hrs) - £25.02 per hour
Saturday Days - TBC per hour
Saturday Night/Sunday - £37.53 per hour
Bank Holiday - £37.53 per hour
Paid breaks
9 hours guaranteed per day
33 paid days of holiday
Weekly pay
Pay increases after 1 years service

Requirements


Class 1 licence (UK issued)
Driver CPC (UK issued)
Digicard (UK issued)
MINIMUM 1 YEAR ON THE ROAD EXPERIENCE
HELD LGV LICENCE FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS
coupling/uncoupling of trailers.
Max 6 penalty points
No DR or DD convictions

If you are interested in applying to the role of Class 1 Driver, please click apply now below. For further information on the role please contact Hoz or Andy on 0I2I 227 8OOI. (Option 3)

Rapier Employment has been established in the UK for over 35 years, specialising in and permanent workers into the Driving, Commercial, Production and Logistics sector.

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