Aligra Hinckley
Job Summary
HGV Class 1 Driver – Leicester
Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for your next great opportunity in the Leicester area? Join a well-established logistics company that values your skills and offers competitive pay with steady hours and a supportive team environment.
Have you worked for Eddie Stobart, DHL, Wincanton, or other leading haulage companies? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your driving career!
Why you’ll love this role:
Earn between £726 and £1,050 per week – including midweek (£18.15/hr), Saturday (£23.52/hr), Sunday (£26.25/hr), and bank holidays (£34.42/hr)
Work for a respected client renowned throughout the Leicester area
Varied role including some hand balling duties to keep things interesting
Opportunity to develop your skills and work within a supportive team
Night shifts.
What you’ll be doing:
Safely operate an HGV Class 1 vehicle on local and regional routes
Load and unload goods using hand balling techniques
Perform daily vehicle checks and report maintenance issues
Adhere to all health and safety and driving regulations
Communicate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure smooth deliveries
Maintain accurate delivery records and paperwork
Requirements:
Minimum 12 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience, with at least 3 months recent driving
Valid Class 1 licence with CPC and digital tachograph card
Good physical fitness for hand balling duties
Strong knowledge of UK road safety and HGV regulations
Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to shifts
Based in or near Leicester
Ready to apply or find out more? Contact our recruitment team at Aligra today!
Aligra has been a trusted recruitment partner since 2007, specialising in Driving, Industrial, Automotive, Engineering, Hospitality, and Executive sectors across the UK.
Apply now and drive your career forward with Aligra!
HGV Class 1 Driver needed in Leicester for a well-established logistics client, working night shifts on local and regional routes. Pay is £18.15/hr midweek, £23.52/hr Saturday, £26.25/hr Sunday and £34.42/hr on bank holidays, with weekly earnings of £726 to £1,050. Ongoing work with steady hours in a supportive team environment.
- Night shifts
- Weekly pay £726 to £1
- 050
- Enhanced weekend and bank holiday rates
- Local and regional class 1 routes
- Some hand balling included
- Respected client in the leicester area
- Ongoing work with steady hours
You’ll join a supportive team and a respected logistics operation with consistent night work and strong earning potential. With varied duties and steady hours, it’s a great next step for experienced Class 1 drivers looking for stability and a role that keeps you active.