Class 1 Driver (NIGHTS)

Manpower; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable logistics company in Tamworth is looking for experienced Class 1 Drivers for night shifts. This role offers consistent routes with no weekend work, delivering automotive parts across the UK. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of Class 1 driving experience, a valid CPC, and a Digital Tachograph Card. Join a supportive team with competitive pay and well-maintained vehicles.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Consistent work with a reputable company

Supportive transport team

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.

Responsibilities

• Nationwide delivery of automotive parts including cages and pallets.
• Offload at delivery points using pump trucks.
• Deliver between 2 to 15 drops per night depending on the route.

Skills

Class 1 (C+E) driving experience

CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Manual handling ability

Physically fit

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

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

If successful, you'll complete induction and onboarding paperwork on the same day. Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch.