Class 1 Driver - Wagon and Drag
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16.30 to £24.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3EU |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -052026-21792_1780395486 |
Summary
HGV Class 1 Wagon & Drag Driver (No Nights Out)
Looking for a well-paid Class 1 role with great earning potential-without the nights away? This is an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers who want consistent work while being home every day.
Pay & Earning Potential
- £16.30 per hour (45 hours guaranteed)
- Overtime (after 45 hours): £20.38 per hour
- Weekend rate: £24.45 per hour
Typical weekly earnings: £1,084 based on a 60-hour week
- 45 hours @ £16.30 = £733.50
- 10 hours @ £20.38 = £203.80
- 6 hours @ £24.45 = £146.70
The Role
- Class 1 wagon & drag work across the UK
- Driving modern, well-maintained vehicles
- Transporting materials between sites and customer locations (scrap metal)
- No handball - focus on driving and delivering a professional service
- No nights out - enjoy a better work-life balance
What We're Looking For
- HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
- Minimum 1 year experience
- Previous wagon & drag experience preferred
- Reliable, professional, and safety-conscious
- Strong communication and customer service skills
What You Get
- Modern fleet (Scania, DAF, Volvo)
- Consistent hours with regular overtime available (average 60-hour weeks)
- Competitive pay rates and bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave with buy/sell options
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Full wellbeing package including GP access, counselling, and health cashback
- 24/7 confidential support services
- Financial wellbeing support (loans, savings plans, early pay access)
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.