Class 1 Driver Nights

The Best Connection; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on / 4 off shift pattern

Night driving work

Pension contributions

Online payslips

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting for HGV Class 1 (CE) Night Drivers for an ongoing position at Team Valley, Gateshead. The role offers a 4 on / 4 off pattern, night shifts, and regular ongoing work with a potential to go permanent for the right candidate.

Required are a valid UK HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph Card, plus experience in trunking or night driving. Competitive hourly pay applies with shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (CE) driving licence.
• Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience in HGV Class 1, trunking or night driving preferred.

Responsibilities

• HGV Class 1 night driving: trunking and transport duties during night hours.
• Perform trunking between sites without multi-drop deliveries.
• Shunt vehicles on client site as required.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks and ensure loads are secure.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving

Night driving

Reliability

Education

Driver CPC certification

Job description

The Best Connection is currently recruiting for HGV Class 1 (CE) Night Drivers for an ongoing position with our prominent client based in Team Valley, Gateshead.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 1 Night Driver looking for regular, ongoing work on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, with competitive pay rates and a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity.

The Role

HGV Class 1 Night Driving: Safely and efficiently completing trunking and transport duties during night-time hours.

Trunking: Completing planned trunking work between sites, with no requirement for multi-drop deliveries.

Shunting: Moving HGV vehicles and trailers around the client's secure site when required.

Vehicle safety: Completing vehicle checks and ensuring loads are transported safely and securely.

Ongoing work: This is an ongoing temporary position with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

Hours of Work

• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
• Night shift
• Regular, ongoing work
• Weekend and bank holiday working as part of the rota

Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday: £17.43 per hour
• Monday to Friday after 8 hours: £18.45 per hour
• Saturday: £17.68 per hour
• Sunday: £19.48 per hour
• Bank Holidays: £21.52 per hour

The Candidate Requirements

Licence: A valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category CE) driving licence.

CPC: A valid Driver CPC qualification.

Digital Tachograph: A valid Digital Tachograph Card.

Experience: Previous HGV Class 1, trunking or night driving experience is preferred.

Night driving: Candidates must be comfortable working regular night shifts and operating on a 4 on / 4 off rota.

Reliability: A strong attendance record and a flexible approach to shift work are essential.

Location: Applicants should be able to reliably commute to Team Valley, Gateshead/Newcastle.

Why Work for The Best Connection?

• Excellent HGV Class 1 night driver pay rates
• Genuine temp-to-perm HGV driving opportunity
• Ongoing, regular work
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
• Night driving work
• 24/7 consultant support
• Pension contributions
• Online payslips and holiday accrual
• Personal accident insurance
• Access to the 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HGV Class 1 Night Driver in Newcastle, Gateshead or the surrounding areas looking for ongoing night trunking work with the potential to secure a permanent position.