2026 - STOBARTS - Northampton - Class 1 Driver

Job Title: Class 1 Driver (C+E) - drop and swap & live deliveries
Location: Northampton
Pay Rate: £20.00 to £26.00 per hour
Shifts: Various shifts and start times available
Licence Type: Class 1 (C+E)
Experience: 12 months Class 1 experience essential

Looking for your next driving role with great pay, regular work and immediate starts?

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are currently recruiting professional Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join our client in Northampton.

What's in it for you?

Competitive pay rates of £20.00 to £26.00 per hour
Monday to Friday Days: £20.00 per hour (£17.86 + £2.14 holiday pay = £20.00 total)
Monday to Friday Nights: £21.00 per hour (£18.74 + £2.26 holiday pay = £21.00 total)
Saturday: £24.00 per hour (£21.43 + £2.57 holiday pay = £24.00 total)
Sunday: £26.00 per hour (£23.22 + £2.78 holiday pay = £26.00 total)
Immediate starts available
Weekly pay every Friday
Overtime opportunities to maximise your earnings
Regular, ongoing work
Full-time hours available
Free training and upskilling opportunities
Modern fleet and well-maintained vehicles
Clean, well-equipped driver facilities
Comfortable break areas
Subsidised on-site canteen
Vending machines
Free, secure on-site parking
Friendly and supportive transport teamThe Role
As a Class 1 Driver, your responsibilities may include:

Driving Class 1 curtain-sided and double deck trailers
A mixture of live deliveries and drop and swaps
Some unloading may be required
Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
Delivering goods safely, professionally and on time
Following all Road Transport, Working Time Directive and Driver Hours regulations
Completing all relevant paperwork and electronic records accuratelyPlease note that a driving assessment may be required before your first shift.

What We're Looking For
To be considered for this role, you will need:

A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Driving Licence
A minimum of 12 months commercial Class 1 driving experience
A valid UK Driver CPC qualification (DCPC)
A valid Digital Tachograph Card
A good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulationsOur client may accept up to 6 penalty points, however applications with DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements cannot be accepted.

Applicants must be UK residents and able to travel to and from the site independently. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation support.

Apply Today
If you're a professional Class 1 Driver looking for reliable work, excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to join a great transport team, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply today and one of our Recruitment Specialists will be in touch to discuss the role and get your application moving