Class 1 Night Driver

The Best Connection; Goole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All breaks paid

Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift

Job summary

The Best Connection recruits experienced HGV Class 1 (CE) drivers on behalf of Howdens Joinery for night-shift trunking work in Howden, East Yorkshire. Start times typically between 15:00 and 21:00, with ongoing opportunities following assessment.

Roles involve curtain-side trucks, RDC deliveries, and regular return loads; full-time shifts include paid breaks and a minimum of eight hours per shift. Successful candidates can expect continued work after induction.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (CE) licence and up-to-date entitlement.
• Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience.
• Recent and active Class 1 driving history.
• No DR, DG or DD endorsements; max 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Curtain-side trailer trunking work delivering to regional RDCs.
• Regular return loads of raw materials and backloads on route.
• Ensure safe loading, securing and weight distribution.
• Operate in KPI-driven environment with Microlise monitoring.

Skills

HGV Class 1 (CE) licence

Driving experience

Load securing

Tachograph compliance

Safe driving practices

Job description

HGV Class 1 (CE) Night Drivers

Howdens Joinery | Howden, East Yorkshire

The Best Connection is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (CE) Drivers on behalf of our client, Howdens Joinery, the UK's leading kitchen manufacturer.

We are looking for professional and reliable Night Drivers to join their busy transport operation in Howden, East Yorkshire, supporting increased volumes through to mid-November, with ongoing opportunities available following successful assessment and induction.

The Role

Day Drivers

• Curtain-side trailer multi-drop deliveries
• Delivering flat-packed and palletised kitchen furniture to trade depots
• Occasional backloads on return journeys
• Start times typically between 04:00 and 09:00

Night Drivers

• Curtain-side trailer trunking work
• Deliveries to regional distribution centres (RDCs)
• Regular return loads of raw materials
• Start times typically between 15:00 and 21:00

What We're Looking For

This role requires a high level of professionalism and driving competence. Drivers must be confident with:

• Curtain-side trailers
• Load securing and strapping
• Vehicle coupling and uncoupling
• Tachograph and Working Time Directive compliance
• Safe and efficient driving practices

Driver performance is monitored through Microlise, so candidates must be comfortable working within a KPI-driven operation.

Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday: £19.94 per hour
• Weekend Rate: £24.65 per hour
• Night Shift Allowance: £15.66 per shift
• Night Out Allowance: £31.65 per night
• All breaks paid
• Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift

Induction Process

Day Drivers

Two-day assessment and induction:

• Driver awareness and safety training
• Tachograph and Highway Code review
• Practical driving assessment
• Accompanied working shift

Night Drivers

One-night induction:

• Safety and compliance training
• Practical assessment
• Accompanied trunking shift

Successful candidates will have access to ongoing, full-time work.

Essential Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 (CE) licence
• Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience
• Recent and active Class 1 driving history
• Strong curtain-side and load-strapping experienceMaximum 6 penalty points
• No DR, DG or DD endorsements