Class 1 Driver Nights

Pure Staff; Bilston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Staff's Driving Team are recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for Bilston. Night shifts on a regular Fri–Mon pattern with 10-hour shifts are available, delivering and collecting temperature-controlled goods on planned nationwide routes.

Candidates should hold a UK Category C+E licence, Driver CPC, digital tachograph card, and have at least 12 months HGV Class 1 experience with no more than 6 penalty points. Immediate starts offered with ongoing temp to perm prospects.

Qualifications

• UK Category C+E Licence with Driver CPC and Tachograph card.
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 driving experience.
• No more than 6 penalty points on licence.
• Professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude.
• Familiar with Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV Class 1 vehicles on planned nationwide routes.
• Complete 1 to 3 RDC deliveries or collections per shift.
• Work Fri–Mon night shifts with typical 10-hour shifts.
• Ensure compliance with tachograph rules and road safety.
• Maintain vehicle checks and report issues.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Driving Experience

UK Category C+E Licence

Driver CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Penalty points limit (6)

Night shift availability

Safety-conscious attitude

Job description

Class 1 Driver Nights (PSLSP4) Bilston, England

Salary: GBP18 - GBP22.41 per hour

Pure Staff's Driving Team are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to support one of our long-standing customers based in Bilston. Immediate starts are available for reliable HGV Class 1 Drivers looking for a consistent Friday to Monday night shift working pattern with one of the UK's leading food manufacturing and distribution businesses. Our customer is one of the UK's leading poultry processing and food manufacturing companies, supplying fresh and frozen chicken products to major supermarkets, food manufacturers and food-service providers nationwide.

This role is ideal for drivers who prefer working nights while enjoying a regular Friday to Monday working pattern, leaving Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday free every week. Drivers will complete 1 to 3 RDC deliveries or collections per shift using modern refrigerated trailers, transporting temperature-controlled products on professionally planned nationwide routes. Typical night shift start times available at around 17:00 and 01:00 to 03:00, with average shift lengths of around 10 hours, occasionally longer. This is genuine ongoing work with excellent temporary to permanent opportunities for dependable drivers.

Rates for an HGV Class 1 Driver

Monday to Friday (Nights) = £18.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £20.17ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Saturday (Nights) = £19.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £21.29ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Sunday & Bank Holidays (Nights) = £20.00ph (+ holiday accrued) or £22.41ph (with holiday pay rolled up)

Night shifts start between 16:00 and 03:59

Why Drivers Choose Pure Staff

We believe drivers deserve honest PAYE employment without confusing pay arrangements. Unlike some agencies, you'll always know exactly who employs you, who pays you and exactly what you're earning. With Pure Staff you'll benefit from:

• Direct PAYE employment with Pure Staff. No umbrella companies and no outsourced payroll companies.
• No payroll processing fees, no administration charges and no hidden deductions.
• Accurate and reliable weekly pay every Thursday night / Friday morning.
• Paid by our experienced in-house payroll team.

Straightforward PAYE employment with simple payslips. Plus, Optional Rolled-Up Holiday Pay:

• Have holiday pay accrued and paid when you take annual leave, or
• Receive Rolled-Up Holiday Pay as part of your weekly wages.

To be successful in this HGV Class 1 Driver role in Bilston, you will need:

• UK Category C+E Licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Valid Driver CPC Card
• Minimum 12 month'sHGV Class 1 driving experience
• No more than 6 penalty points
• A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours, Working Time Regulations, tachograph legislation and daily vehicle safety checks.

Previous experience operating refrigerated trailers or completing RDC deliveries is advantageous but not essential. If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a regular Friday to Monday night shift in Bilston, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a temporary ongoing vacancy with regular work available. Temporary to permanent opportunities are common, with many successful drivers securing permanent employment after demonstrating their reliability, professionalism and positive attitude.