Our drivers are one of the most important roles within EV Cargo, and as a fully qualified Class 1 driver, you will have the important role of delivering products to our customers whilst being safe and taking care of yourself on the road.
Closing Date: November 28th 2025
Job Title: Class 1 C+E Drivers
Location: Runcorn, WA7 3GG
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary:
Salary Details Role 1:
Nationwide Transport Solutions
· 4 on 4 off Day Shift – Weekly Paid £665.64 + Meal Allowance per shift – Average Earnings £35,500
· 4 on 4 off Night Shift – Weekly Paid £710.28 + Meal Allowance per shift – Average Earnings £38,000
· Mon-Fri Day Shift– Average hourly rate (Inc Meal Allowance) – £15.26 – Potential Earnings (based on average of 10 hours per shift) – £39,676
· Mon-Fri Night Shift – Average hourly rate (Inc Meal Allowance)- £17.61 – Potential Earnings (Based on an average of 11 hours per shift) – £50,364
***Additional shifts available at £18/hr for Days & £20/hr for nights***
Salary Details Role 2:
Specialist Retail Deliveries
· 4 on 4 off Day Shift – Weekly Paid £665.64 + Meal Allowance + Upskill Payment- Average Earnings £40,500
· 4 on 4 off Night Shift – Weekly Paid £710.28 + Meal Allowance + Upskill Payment – Average Earnings £43,000
· Mon-Fri Day Shift– Average hourly rate (Inc Meal Allowance + Upskill Payment) – £17.96 – Potential Earnings (Based on an average of 10 hours per shift)- £46,696
· Mon-Fri Night Shift – Average hourly rate (Inc Meal Allowance + Upskill Payment) – £20.06 – Potential Earnings (Based on an average of 11 hours per shift)- £57,371
***Additional shifts available at £18/hr for Days & £20/hr for nights***
Closing Date: 31/10/2025
THE ROLE:
We are now recruiting for LGV/HGV C+E Class 1 Drivers on a full-time permanent basis, with various shifts available, to join our team in Runcorn. As we continue to grow, we have a number of roles available undertaking two slightly different activities outlined above.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
- 1) Nationwide transport solutions: The role includes operating articulated curtain sided vehicles, collecting palletised products from our local and regional customer base, and delivering into various locations across the UK.
- 2) Specialist retail deliveries: Undertaking specialist store deliveries for a key partner, this role includes the delivery of cages on Double Deck tail lift trailers. Comprehensive training will be provided for this activity with the role attracting an ‘Enhanced Upskill Payment’.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Full class 1 C+E UK driving licence (Essential)**
- Current DCPC
- No more than 6 points on your licence
- Excellent driving skills
- Good communication
- Ability to Work Effectively and Accurately in a Fast-Paced Environment
- **Newly qualified drivers considered**
The role will evolve over time and career progression will be available as you develop within the role.
REWARD AND BENEFITS:
We’ll support your development, help you grow and also offer you a package that includes:
- Competitive Salary
- Meal Allowance Per Shift
- CPC Training
- Company Pension
- Flexible Working Shift Patterns
- Competitive Holiday Allowance
- Length of Service Recognition
ABOUT US
A friendly working environment, in which we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and believe our colleagues should receive a competitive and flexible offer. We have developed policies to suit the different lifestyles of our colleagues, we will recognise and reward in many different ways to demonstrate our commitment to our core values of growth, innovation, and sustainability. We provide training, mentoring and ongoing development through tailored programmes.
If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected]
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Equality, diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of everything EV Cargo does. We offer a diverse and inclusive community that respects individuals and enables them to strive for success in order to contribute positively and sustainably to the business. By creating this environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, means ensuring that all our colleagues have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organisation or minority group.
EV Cargo reserves the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are not able to provide detailed feedback to applicants that were not shortlisted.
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