Pure Staff Ltd
Class 1 Driver
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Pure Staff's Driving Team Recruitment
Pure Staff's Driving Team are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to support one of our valued customers based in Burton upon Trent. Immediate starts are available for reliable HGV Class 1 Drivers looking for ongoing work with a well-established logistics and transport business.
About the Company
Our customer is a well-established, family-run logistics company providing nationwide transport, warehousing and distribution services to businesses across a wide range of industries. Operating a modern fleet of articulated vehicles, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds and curtain-sided trailers, they have built a strong reputation for reliability, flexibility and customer service, supporting both blue-chip organisations and local manufacturers throughout the UK.
Job Responsibilities
Drivers will complete a varied mixture of Class 1 work including flatbed, general haulage and refrigerated trailer deliveries, transporting goods between customer sites, depots and Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs). Typical start times are between 04:00 and 09:00, with average shift lengths of around 10 to 12 hours. Shifts are available across Monday to Sunday, offering ongoing work with genuine long-term prospects. Temporary to permanent opportunities are very common for dependable drivers who demonstrate a professional attitude and strong work ethic.
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Pay Rates
Rates for an HGV Class 1 Driver:
- Day shifts (04:00hrs to 16:00hrs)
- Monday to Friday (Days) = £17.50ph (+ holiday accrued) or £19.61ph (with holiday pay rolled up)
- Saturday = £21ph (+ holiday accrued) or £23.52ph (with holiday pay rolled up)
- Sunday = £23ph (+ holiday accrued) or £24.78ph (with holiday pay rolled up)
Why Drivers Choose Pure Staff
We believe drivers deserve honest PAYE employment without confusing pay arrangements. Unlike some agencies, you'll always know exactly who employs you, who pays you and exactly what you're earning. With Pure Staff you'll benefit from:
- Direct PAYE employment with Pure Staff. No umbrella companies and no outsourced payroll companies.
- No payroll processing fees, no administration charges and no hidden deductions.
- Accurate and reliable weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning.
- Paid by our experienced in-house payroll team.
- No gimmicks. No confusing pay. Just straightforward PAYE employment with simple payslips.
- Plus Optional Rolled-Up Holiday Pay:
- Have holiday pay accrued and paid when you take annual leave, or
- Receive Rolled-Up Holiday Pay as part of your weekly wages.
- If you choose Rolled-Up Holiday Pay, the holiday element will be clearly identified on every payslip.
- Regardless of which option you choose, you remain legally entitled to take your annual leave, and Pure Staff expects all drivers to take their statutory holiday entitlement. We closely monitor Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations to help keep our drivers safe and compliant.
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Requirements
To be successful in this HGV Class 1 Driver role in Burton upon Trent, you will need:
- UK Category C+E Licence
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- Valid Driver CPC Card
- 2 years' HGV Class 1 driving experience is preferred
- No more than 6 penalty points
- A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude
- Good understanding of driver hours, tachograph regulations and vehicle safety checks
If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for regular work in Burton upon Trent within the general haulage and logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Contact Pure Staff's Driving Team today to discuss this opportunity and secure your immediate start.
This is a temporary ongoing vacancy with regular work available. Temporary to permanent opportunities are common, with many successful drivers securing permanent employment after demonstrating their reliability, flexibility and professionalism.
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