HGV Class 1 - European & UK Routes

• HGV Class 1 Driver – Premium UK & European Routes (Dover Area)
• £50,950 starting salary guaranteed annual increases
• Permanent – Full Time (Mon -Fri with occasional Saturday Morning, overtime paid)
• Modern MAN TGX Fleet

Must live within 60 minutes of Dover

A Better Class 1 Role Built Around Drivers

Westin Par is recruiting for a long established logistics operator offering one of the strongest Class 1 packages in Kent.

If you want clean work, modern kit and a mix of UK and European routes, this role gives you stability, progression and a driver focused culture.

You don’t need previous European experience - full support is provided.

A Location Advantage that Drivers Love

Because of the depot’s strategic position near Dover, drivers can bypass Operation Stack entirely. No sitting in miles of queues.

No losing hours of driving time. No wasted weekends stuck behind closures.

You get faster access to the port, smoother runs, and more predictable working hours — a major benefit for Kent based international drivers.

What You’ll Earn

Starting salary: £50,950 per year Includes night outs and simple performance bonuses (vehicle care, paperwork accuracy, clean driving record).

Guaranteed pay progression:

• £1,500 after 12 months
• £1,750 after 24 months
• Annual pay review every November

Benefits Package

• 30 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Employee discounts
• Free, secure parking
• Subsidised diesel for personal use
• SNAP approved safe parking
• Modern MAN TGX fleet with microwaves, fridges and comfort pods

Your Week

• UK routes plus Belgium, Holland and Germany
• Varied schedule with occasional Saturday morning finishes
• Clean, organised work with strong driver support
• Clear communication and structured planning
• No Operation Stack delays thanks to depot location

What You Need

• HGV Class 1 (C E)
• Valid DQC & Tacho
• Minimum 2 years’ Class 1 experience
• Live within 60 minutes of Dover
• Professional approach to driving and paperwork

European experience is welcome but not required - full training provided.

Why Drivers Choose This Role

• High starting salary with guaranteed increases
• Modern, comfortable trucks
• Mixed UK/EU work without the usual hassle
• Zero Operation Stack disruption
• A company that invests in drivers long term
• Stability, progression and a genuinely supportive culture

Apply Today

If you’re a Class 1 driver within an hour of Dover and want a premium package with long term progression, we’d like to speak to you.

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency

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