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Velocity
HGV Class 1 Driver
Washington, Tyne and Wear
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Salary
- 14.73 - 21.83 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Velocity
- Closes
- 24 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Freelance
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Velocity is recruiting now for a number of drivers to work in the run up to the Christmas period for their client in Washington.
We require drivers for a variety of AM and PM starts as well as nights out. You will be working Thursday to Monday. You are guaranteed a minimum of 11hrs/shift.
Rates of pay are:
Mon Fri, 1st 8hrs: GBP14.73
Mon Fri, after 8hrs: GBP18.45
All Hours Saturday: GBP18.45
All Hours Sunday: GBP21.83
Based on a 12hr shift working Thursday to Monday this works out at GBP1146/wk.
You will be delivering refrigerated goods to RDC s and collecting produce from food production companies.
You must have held your licence for 2yrs and have 12 months driving experience. You must not have more than 6 points on your licence for minor offences and have no DD/DR etc showing on your licence. You will be required to undertake a driving assessment and if successful a one–day induction. You will be paid between GBP117.84 and GBP147.30 for the induction.
Although this is to initially cover the Christmas period there will be ongoing work beyond the festive period for good, flexible drivers.
Ad ID: 5417352765
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