HGV Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Title: HGV Driver / LGV Cat C+E (Class 1) Driver
The Best Connection Employment Group Limited require X6 HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) to work for a national blue chip client based in Bedford. Shuttle trunk run delivering and collecting product to Norfolk and back to depot. Clean, modern fleet of trucks and preloaded trailers.
Start times between:
- Various start times ranging from 20.00 - 21.00 Monday - Friday
Pay Rates:
- Class 1 Basic hours - £16.50 per hour
- After 22.00pm £18.50 per hour
Requirements:
- Full UK HGV class 1 licence - Less than 6 points
- Digital Tachograph
- In date CPC
Benefits of working with The Best Connection:
- 24/7 Contact with friendly and knowledgeable consultants
- Pension contributions after a qualifying period
- Online Payslips up to 48 hours before your paid
- Weekly pay on a Friday
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Long term on-going work
Benefits & Requirements:
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- CPC Driver Qualification Card
- Digi-Card Required
- Requirement to Understand Tachos
- Canteen
- Ongoing Assignment
- Overtime Available
- Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
- Shift Premiums
- Training Provided
- Weekend Work
How to achieve higher pay rate:
Working Overtime
All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting. Some details may be subject to change
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Driver roles across The Best Connection Employment Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17 - £25 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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