Class 1 Delivery Driver

The Best Connection Group Limited; Redruth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist seafood delivery company in Redruth is seeking experienced Class 1 Drivers. The role involves delivering fresh and frozen fish products across the UK, including overnight deliveries and collections from various fish markets. Drivers will receive competitive pay, a night out allowance, and consistent work schedules. Applicants must have a valid UK Class 1 licence and a CPC & Digital Tachograph card. This position offers varied work, ideal for those who prefer night shifts.

Benefits

Night Out allowance

Weekly pay

FLT training provided

50+ hours per week typical

Qualifications

• Possess a valid UK Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Hold a valid CPC & Digital Tachograph card.
• Experience with overnight driving preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fresh and frozen fish products across the UK.
• Conduct overnight deliveries to major UK distribution centers.
• Perform collections from various fish markets.

Skills

Overnight driving

Manual handling

FLT operation

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Tools

Digital Tachograph

Job description

Class 1 Driver - Fresh & Frozen Fish Deliveries

Location: Redruth, Cornwall

Pay: £15.30 per hour (06:00-23:45) | £17.80 per hour (00:00-06:00) | Night Out Rate £25.00 (up to 2 per week)

Shift: Any 5 from 7 | Mostly night shifts with daytime rest

We're recruiting experienced Class 1 Drivers for a specialist seafood company based in Redruth, delivering fresh and frozen fish products across the UK and occasionally into Europe. This role offers varied work including depot deliveries, fish market collections, and local site movements, ideal for drivers who enjoy night work and want a job that’s more than just A to B.

Key Duties:

• Overnight deliveries to major UK distribution centres
• Collections from Brixham, Newlyn, and Mevagissey fish markets (some FLT work required - full training provided)
• Local deliveries and vehicle transfers between sites
• Occasional backloads and weekly collections from Grimsby & Nuneaton
• Manual handling involved (loading/unloading)
• Adherence to road safety and company procedures

Typical Start Times:

• Middleton - 21:00
• Corby & Wakefield - 22:00
• Bridgwater - 23:45
• Newlyn & Mevagissey - 00:00-03:00
• Brixham - 04:00
• Local site duties - 06:00-08:00

What We Offer:

• £15.30 per hour (day rate) | £17.80 per hour (night rate)
• £25.00 Night Out allowance (up to 2 per week)
• £0.50 hourly pay increase after 6‑month probation
• 50+ hours per week typical
• Weekly pay & payslips
• FLT training provided
• Set rest days with consistent rota
• Varied work, no two shifts are the same

Requirements:

• Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Valid CPC & Digital Tachograph card
• Experience with overnight driving preferred
• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks
• FLT experience a bonus (training provided)
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible

Ready to hit the road? Apply now 0187 226 3994