HGV Driver
The Best Connection
£18.90 per hour
Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester
Contract
The Breakroom Take
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About The Best Connection
The Best Connection is a recruitment agency. They specialise in logistics, construction, healthcare, and retail.
Job description from The Best Connection
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate Class 2 vehicles, with regular nights out.
- Ensure timely and secure delivery of goods.
- Adhere to road safety regulations and company policies.
Requirements:
- Working Monday to Friday.
- Heavy lifting, loading and unloading involved.
- Must have the desire to upskill to Class 1.
Benefits:
- £15 Mon-Fri.
- £18.90 after 40 hours.
- £25 night out allowance.
Join our team and be part of a company that values experience, safety, and dedication. If you possess the required skills and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
- Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- 24hr Oncall Support
- Ongoing Assignment
- Overtime Available
- Possible permanent position following a successful trial period
- Training Provided
Job insights from Breakroom
HGV and LGV drivers
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers transport and deliver goods.
You’ll need a special driving licence to do this job.
What you’ll do as a HGV and LGV driver:
- Drive a HGV or LGV
- Load and unload your vehicle
- Deal with customers and suppliers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do The Best Connection pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
68% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do The Best Connection pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
55% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at The Best Connection get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
82% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do The Best Connection pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
68% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at The Best Connection do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
38% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at The Best Connection worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Good
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do The Best Connection workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
69% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for The Best Connection workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and December 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at The Best Connection?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
76% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do The Best Connection managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
79% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at The Best Connection?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
35% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and December 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at The Best Connection feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at The Best Connection get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at The Best Connection?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at The Best Connection enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
47% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at The Best Connection recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
72% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at The Best Connection?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
35% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at The Best Connection?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 57% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Okay
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do people think The Best Connection head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
59% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how The Best Connection is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
68% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and December 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What The Best Connection employees say about their job
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Best thing
Flexible when needed
Worst thing
Lack of shifts
Agency worker at The Best Connection, September 2024
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Best thing
Good team and good training
Worst thing
Sometimes work longer hours and don’t get paid for it or understaffed
Branch manager at The Best Connection, June 2024
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