C+E HGV Driver - Trunk Driver

The Best Connection; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

10 hours paid per shift

Sunday to Thursday pattern

Early and late shifts

24/7 consultant support

Pension contributions

Online payslips

Holiday accrual

Personal accident insurance

Induction and assessment

Job summary

The Best Connection is currently recruiting C+E HGV Drivers for trunk driving assignments. Only 3 positions available - Starting Sunday 15th November!

Drivers will perform trunking, typically 5-6 drops or trailer swaps per shift, returning to the Darlington base. Routes span the North East, North West, South Yorkshire and Scotland, with the same trunk route allocated weekly for consistency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' HGV driving experience.
• Trunking experience advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to complete multiple drops and trailer swaps.
• Good timekeeping and communication skills.
• Ability to follow allocated routes and operational instructions.
• Willingness to download and use the Amazon Relay app.

Responsibilities

• Undertake trunking operations with 5–6 drops per shift.
• Return to base in Darlington after each run.
• Routes cover North East, North West, South Yorkshire and Scotland.
• Schedules and route details communicated via Amazon Relay app.

Skills

HGV driving

Trunking

Timekeeping

Communication

Smartphone apps

Amazon Relay

Tools

Amazon Relay app

Job description

Job Title: C+E HGV Driver - Trunk Driver

ONLY 3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Start Date: Sunday 15th November

Assignment Period: Sunday 15th November to Saturday 19th December.

Working Pattern: Sunday to Thursday.

Hours: Approximately 10-hour shifts, with 10 hours paid per shift.

Shift Availability: Early and late shifts available. Shift patterns and preferred start times to be discussed with the agency.

Pay Rate: £17.00 per hour (£170.00 per shift)

Role Overview:

The Best Connection is currently recruiting C+E HGV Drivers for trunk driving assignments.

Only 3 positions available - Starting Sunday 15th November!

The successful candidates will undertake trunking operations, generally completing between 5-6 drops or trailer swaps per shift before returning to base in Darlington.

Routes will vary across different regions, including the North East, North West, South Yorkshire and Scotland. Drivers will normally be allocated the same trunk route each week, providing consistency and familiarity with the operation.

The assignment will run from Sunday 15th November until Saturday 19th December.

The working pattern will be Sunday to Thursday, with both early and late shifts available. Start times and shift preferences are to be discussed with the agency.

Routes and shift information will be communicated through the Amazon Relay app. Drivers will generally receive their schedules on the Thursday of the preceding week, with final run notifications potentially issued approximately 15 hours before the shift.

A 24-hour driver support telephone line will be available.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum 12 months' HGV driving experience.
• Previous trunking experience advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to complete multiple drops and trailer swaps.
• Good timekeeping and communication skills.
• Ability to follow allocated routes and operational instructions.
• Comfortable using smartphone applications, particularly Amazon Relay.

The candidate:

The ideal C+E HGV Driver will be reliable, punctual and professional, with the ability to work independently during trunking operations.

You should be comfortable completing multiple drops or trailer swaps, travelling across different regions and returning to the Darlington base following your allocated run.

Previous trunking experience is not essential, as all drivers will receive a full induction and assessment before completing their first operational shift.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid UK Category C+E (Class 1) driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 12 months' driving experience.
• Willingness to download and use the Amazon Relay app.

Working Conditions

• Sunday to Thursday working pattern.
• Approximately 10-hour shifts.
• 10 hours paid per shift.
• Early and late shifts available.
• Shift patterns and start times to be discussed with the agency.
• Generally 5-6 drops or trailer swaps per shift.
• Return to base in Darlington following each run.
• Routes vary across the North East, North West, South Yorkshire and Scotland.
• Drivers will normally be allocated the same trunk route each week.
• Routes generally communicated on the Thursday before the working week.
• Final run notifications may be received approximately 15 hours before the shift.
• 24-hour driver support available.
• Day 1 induction followed by an assessment before the first operational shift.

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection:

• Competitive pay rate of £17.00 per hour.
• 10 hours paid per shift.
• Sunday to Thursday working pattern.
• Early and late shift options.
• 24/7 support from our dedicated consultants.
• Pension contributions.
• Online payslips and holiday accrual.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Fixed-term assignment from 15th November to 19th December.
• Induction and assessment provided.

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