HGV Class 1 Driver - Sheerness

Ref: 835 Date Posted: Friday 21 Aug 2026

Mainstream Fleet Services are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Class 1 Drivers to join their agency for an ongoing role based near Queenborough.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established agency with a great history who are looking for long term coverage with their client in the retail industry.

The role entails (but is not limited to):

  • Delivery of various goods from our client’s depot to stores around the south-east.
  • Unloading goods with MHE at each site following the client directives. Sometimes loading the trailer before departure at the beginning of the shift.
  • Shift start times are 04:00, 10:00, 18:00 and 23:00 and they will be an average of 11 hours long.
  • The standard rota is 5 on and 3 off. Our client is ideally looking for drivers on a full time basis, but we can discuss part-time hours.

A successful candidate will have:

  • Full Class 1 (C+E) licence with ideally of 1 years' recent experience. New passes are welcome to enquire.
  • Valid Digital Tachograph and CPC card.
  • No more than 6 points and no DD or DR endorsement codes.
  • A great knowledge of rules and regulations within HGV driving.
  • Good roadcraft and geographical knowledge.
  • Previous Class 1 retail experience is preferred but not required.

The hourly rate for this position is £18.66 for days and £23.32 for nights. Bank holidays are paid at time and a half.

This will be paid on a weekly basis. Holiday allowance is accrued on top of this rate.

This role is ideally temp-to-perm, but if you are looking for more flexible temporary please speak to our team on 01795 418 111.