Class 1 Delivery Driver

The Best Connection; Redruth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night Out allowance

Weekly pay

FLT training provided

Set rest days

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting experienced Class 1 Drivers for a seafood specialist in Redruth, delivering fresh and frozen fish across the UK and into Europe. This role includes depot deliveries, fish market collections, and site transfers, with night work and a varied schedule.

Typical start times are 21:00–06:00, with a 5-from-7 shift pattern and night rate pay. Benefits include weekly pay, FLT training, set rest days, and a varied roster.

Qualifications

• Overnight driving experience preferred.
• Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) licence and CPC & Digital Tachograph card.
• Physically fit for manual handling and long hours.

Responsibilities

• Overnight deliveries to major UK distribution centres.
• Collections from fish markets and local site movements.
• Local deliveries and vehicle transfers between sites.
• Occasional backloads and weekly collections from Grimsby & Nuneaton.
• Manual loading/unloading and adherence to safety procedures.
• Compliance with road safety and company procedures.

Skills

Overnight driving

UK Class 1 licence

CPC & Tachograph

Reliability & punctuality

FLT experience

Tools

FLT training

Job description

Class 1 Driver - Fresh & Frozen Fish Deliveries

Location: Redruth, Cornwall

Pay: £16.70 per hour (06:00-23:45) | £19.20 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:

Start times may vary, depening on the run

21:00 - 06:00

What We Offer:

• £16.70 per hour (day rate) | £19.20 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