HGV Class 1 Driver- £41,600, Days or Tramping, 50 Hours, Permanent, £1,250 Welcome Bonus, Great Benefits
- Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- £41,600 / year
- Posted
- 29 Oct 2026
Verified open 4 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page
About the role
Home Vacancies HGV Class 1 Driver- £41,600, Days or Tramping, 50 Hours, Permanent, £1,250 Welcome Bonus, Great Benefits [VA182]
HGV Class 1 Driver- £41,600, Days or Tramping, 50 Hours, Permanent, £1,250 Welcome Bonus, Great Benefits
Department: Transport (Distribution)
Location: Colchester
Salary: £41,600
Closing Date: 2026-11-30
HGV Class 1 Driver | £41,600 (monthly pay) | £26.20 Tax-Free Night Out Allowance | £40.00 Early Start Payment | Overtime Rates | 08:00-18:00 (occasional Saturday’s) | 50 hours | Some Tramping Roles Available | Modern Fleet | Permanent Role | CO7 7JW (Colchester)
Newly Qualified Driver Pay Structure: 1 month – £14.00 // 3 months – £15.00 // 6 months = £16.00 (full rate)
Join Expect and Earn a £1,250 Welcome Bonus!
We value the skills and commitment experienced drivers bring to our business.
That’s why we’re offering a £1,250 Welcome Bonus, paid across your first year with us, to help you settle into your new role and reward your continued commitment.
£250 on commencement
£500 after 6 months
£500 after 12 months
Join a business that invests in its people from day one!
*Terms and Conditions apply
About Us:
Here at the Expect Logistics we offer a fresh, dynamic approach to logistics. And, for over 36 years our award-winning services have offered reliability and flexibility to our diverse customer base across the UK.
Do you want to work for a safety focused, fast paced, inclusive and friendly employer? That’s how our colleagues described us in our most recent feedback survey!
Because with our people at the heart of it, our leadership team are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment – underpinned by a professional, supportive and collaborative culture. And as an employer of choice in the areas in which we operate, we are proud to be able to offer colleagues a place where they can achieve their career aspirations and grow with us.
What We Offer:
- Driver CPC Funded
- Workplace Pension
- Healthcare cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounted Gym membership through Medicash
- Death in Service (x2 salary)
- Volunteering Day
- Funded Learning and Development Opportunities
- Free Parking
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Uniform provided
- Company and health + safety induction on the first day
Position Overview:
We are hiring a HGV Class 1 Driver to join our team on the day shift. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of goods to various locations. Being a Class 1 Driver requires strong communication skills, a valid commercial driving licence, and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards while on the road.
Role Requirements:
- Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
- Valid CPC + Tachograph card
- No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence
- Good knowledge of road safety and transport regulations
- Strong ability to communicate clearly with team members and clients
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and responsibly
- Good geographical knowledge or ability to use navigation systems
- Able to handle manual handling tasks where required
- Basic mechanical knowledge to identify vehicle issues and perform minor repairs if necessary.
Department: Transport (Distribution)
Location: Colchester
Salary: £41,600
Closing Date: 30 November 2026
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