Class 1 Tanker Driver

LGV CE / HGV Class 1 Driver (Temp to Perm)

Knottingley, WF11

£18.14 per hour + Holiday Pay + Night Out Allowance + Bonus Opportunities

Guaranteed 48 Hours Per Week

Immediate Starts Available

Join a Growing Business with Long-Term Career Prospects

The Best Connection is recruiting experienced LGV CE / HGV Class 1 Drivers for a leading client based in Knottingley . This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity offering guaranteed weekly hours, competitive pay, and specialist tanker training for the right candidate.

If you're looking for stable work, regular nights out, and the chance to secure a permanent role with a respected employer, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Class 1 Driver, you'll be responsible for delivering bulk oil products to customers across the UK.

Duties Include

• Bulk oil deliveries nationwide
• Operating specialist tanker vehicles (full training provided)
• Metered deliveries using hoses and reels
• Completing vehicle checks and delivery documentation
• Providing excellent customer service at delivery sites
• Typically 2-4 nights out per week

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Valid LGV CE (Class 1) Licence
• Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 penalty points
• No major endorsements
• Ability to pass a driving assessment

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Tanker experience
• HIAB or crane experience
• Experience with metered delivery systems

Don't have tanker experience? No problem. Full training will be provided.

What's in It for You?

• Guaranteed 48 hours every week
• Competitive hourly rate of £18.14
• Night out allowance
• Bonus opportunities
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Ongoing work available throughout 2026 and beyond
• 28 days paid holiday (accrual basis)
• Overtime opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden fees
• Online payslips and easy registration process

About The Best Connection

Established in 1991, The Best Connection is one of the UK's leading recruitment specialists, operating from over 80 branches nationwide and supplying skilled workers across the driving, industrial, warehouse, and distribution sectors.

Secure your place in a long-term driving role with guaranteed hours, excellent earning potential, and a clear route to permanent employment.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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