Class 1 Driver
Job description
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We require Class 1 Drivers to start ASAP near Thetford (Norfolk) for ongoing work. Brilliant opportunity to build a career with a very respected client, with lots of hours available and a high rate of pay up to £23.02 an hour along with an opportunity to go perm for the right candidate that proves themselves. You can also work on your own leisure and time! Give us your availability each week and we'll make it work!
Salary: £17.32 - £23.02 per hour
Location: Thetford (Norfolk)
Work type: Class 1 Driver
Work hours: 0500 AM - 0800 AM starts
Shift Type: Monday - Friday
Job Description:
- Hardworking and dedicated Class 1 Driver with a can-do attitude, who is willing to learn new things.
- Customer focused worker who's able to manage their own work to meet deadlines as well as maintaining performance standards.
- The successful Class 1 Driver must have a good level of English communication with customers and client
- Valid and in date CPC and Digi-Tacho Card
- Local drops, Hub Runs, Long distance, 3-7 drops a day. Each day varies but general feedback from all of our drivers is brilliant!
Key Requirements:
- Class 1 experience atleast 1 year
- DIGI - tacho card, CPC, Driving License all in date
In return, we offer:
- Free CPC courses
- Hourly pay rate of £17.32 - £23.02 per hour
- Weekly pay for all hours worked as a Class 1 Driver
- We can pay people early on Thursdays if needby rather than the normal Friday!!
- Loyalty Bonus up to £100
- Easy access to location
- Secure free parking
If you are interested in this role please click apply or call us at (Swift Recruit)
Key skills extracted
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Our tips for applying
5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Place your Class 1 licence, CPC, and Digi-Tacho card status prominently at the top of your CV under a 'Licences & Certifications' section — the advert lists all three as hard requirements.
📊 Quantify your delivery experience: e.g. 'Completed 5 multi-drop routes daily across East Anglia, averaging 350 miles per shift with zero late deliveries over 12 months'.
🎯 Highlight your flexibility and availability management, as the advert specifically calls out the ability to set your own weekly availability — mention any experience working flexible or ad-hoc shift patterns.
🌐 Reference both local drops and long-distance haulage experience separately on your CV, as the advert lists both as part of the role scope (3–7 drops a day, hub runs, long distance).
🤝 Include a brief note on customer interaction skills — the advert explicitly requires 'a good level of English communication with customers and client', so mention any customer-facing delivery or client liaison experience.
Bullets CV suggérés
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- •Completed 6 multi-drop deliveries daily across Norfolk and Suffolk in a 44-tonne artic, maintaining 99% on-time delivery rate over a 14-month contract.
- •Operated digital tachograph in full compliance with EU drivers' hours regulations across 1,800+ shifts, with zero infringement notices recorded.
- •Conducted daily walkaround vehicle safety checks on a fleet of 3 Class 1 vehicles, identifying and reporting 4 defects before departure, preventing potential roadside prohibitions.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Swift Recruit's Class 1 Driver vacancy near Thetford is a strong match for my current licence portfolio and operational experience. I hold a valid Class 1 HGV licence, in-date Driver CPC, and digital tachograph card, and have over two years of hands-on experience across multi-drop local deliveries and long-distance hub runs — precisely the work pattern your client requires.
My background in HGV driving includes managing 5–7 drops per shift across varied routes, completing thorough pre-departure vehicle checks, and maintaining full tachograph compliance throughout. I am comfortable working independently from early-morning starts and have consistently met delivery deadlines while maintaining a professional, customer-focused manner at every drop point.
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Likely interview questions
10 questions générées à partir de cette offre.
Technical
- ›Walk me through how you complete a pre-departure vehicle safety check before a shift.
- ›How do you manage your digital tachograph to ensure full compliance with drivers' hours regulations?
- ›Describe your experience with multi-drop deliveries — how do you plan your route to meet all drop deadlines?
- ›What steps do you take if your vehicle develops a fault mid-route?
- ›How do you handle a situation where a delivery address is inaccessible or a customer is not available to receive goods?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage a tight delivery deadline under difficult conditions — what did you do?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult or frustrated customer during a delivery.
- ›Give an example of when you adapted quickly to a change in your schedule or route at short notice.
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a safety concern with your vehicle or load — how did you handle it?
- ›Describe a period when you worked independently for extended periods — how did you stay motivated and maintain standards?
Exemples de réponses STAR
Réponses modèles avec la méthode Situation-Tâche-Action-Résultat. À adapter à votre vécu.
Tell me about a time you had to manage a tight delivery deadline under difficult conditions — what did you do?
Describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult or frustrated customer during a delivery.