RED 12 Recruitment Ltd
HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) – Permanent Position
Great Blakenham, Suffolk
£50,000+ OTE | Permanent PAYE Employment | Container Work
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established transport operator based in Great Blakenham who is looking to add an experienced Class 1 Driver to its growing team.
This is a permanent, full-time position offering stable year-round work, excellent earning potential and a structured bonus scheme that rewards safe and compliant driving.
Salary & Benefits
PAYE Package
- £170 per shift for shifts up to 11 hours
- £15.00 per hour after 11 hours worked
- £10.00 daily meal allowance
- £25.00 night out allowance
Driver Bonus Scheme
- £15.00 per week accident-free bonus
- £15.00 per week no-infringement bonus
- £20.00 sixth shift bonus
Weekend Work
- £15.00 per hour
Basic earnings are approximately £950 per week before overtime, bonuses and additional shifts.
The Role
- Container transport work
- Full-time permanent position
- Day and tramping opportunities available
- Consistent workload throughout the year
- Modern fleet and well-maintained equipment
- Supportive transport team
- Long-term career opportunity
Candidate Requirements
- Full UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- Previous Class 1 driving experience
- Container experience advantageous but not essential
- Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations
- Professional and reliable approach
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
This is not a seasonal or short-term vacancy. The successful driver will be joining a growing transport operation offering long-term stability, regular work and the opportunity to earn well above the advertised basic salary through overtime, bonuses and night-out payments.
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For more information or to apply, please contact Red12 Recruitment
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