Class 1 Driver (NIGHTS)

Manpower UK Ltd; Leyfields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics provider is looking for experienced Class 1 Drivers for night shifts in Tamworth, offering a pay rate of £18.50 per hour. The role involves nationwide delivery of automotive parts with an emphasis on light loads and no weekend work. Candidates must have at least 1 year of Class 1 driving experience and valid driving credentials. This provides stable work with reliable routes and supportive conditions.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Consistent work with a reputable company

Supportive transport team

Well-maintained vehicles

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Class 1 (C+E) driving experience.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Maximum 6 penalty points – no DD, DR, IN or CD endorsements.
• Safety boots and hi-vis must be always worn.
• Physically fit and able to unload using a pump truck or manual handling for smaller items.

Responsibilities

• Nationwide delivery of automotive parts including cages and pallets.
• Vehicles are pre-loaded at the depot, offloading required at delivery points.
• Deliver between 2 to 15 drops per night depending on the route.
• Routes include destinations like Scunthorpe, Manchester, and Southampton.

Job description

Class 1 Driver (NIGHTS)

Location: Tamworth, B77

Shifts: Monday to Friday, Starting between 21:30 and 00:00

Pay Rate: £18.50 per hour

We are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for a well-established automotive logistics provider based in Tamworth. This is a Monday to Friday night role with no weekend work, offering consistent routes and a stable working schedule.

Our client is a third-party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from Drayage, Global freight forwarding & Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Nationwide delivery of automotive parts including cages, pallets with engines or gearboxes (offloaded via pump truck) and light boxed items (e.g., paper bumpers)
• Vehicles are pre-loaded at the depot, but drivers must offload at delivery points
• Deliver between 2 to 15 drops per night depending on the route
• Routes may include destinations such as Scunthorpe, Manchester, Bolton, Exeter, Southampton, Berkley, and locations in between

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Class 1 (C+E) driving experience
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Maximum 6 penalty points – no DD, DR, IN or CD endorsements
• Safety boots and hi-vis must be always worn
• Physically fit and able to unload using a pump truck or manual handling for smaller items

Assessment Process

• Highway Code theory test
• Reversing onto a bay and general yard manoeuvres
• 45‑minute driving assessment

On successful assessment you will complete induction and onboarding paperwork on the same day.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Consistent work with a reputable company
• No handball of heavy goods – light and manageable loads
• Supportive transport team and well‑maintained vehicles

Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch.