Class 1 Night Driver

The Best Connection; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension contribution

Ongoing temporary assignment

28 days paid annual leave

Job summary

The Best Connection Tamworth is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers for national trunking operations. This role focuses on night work across the UK, with regular bookings and long-term opportunities.

You will perform night-time depot deliveries, unload using pump trucks, and handle returns, while adhering to drivers hours and company procedures. A paid training period and ongoing assignments are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence required.
• Driver CPC Qualification Card required.
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Manual handling duties are part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Complete national depot deliveries across the UK during night operations.
• Deliver to closed depots during night shifts.
• Complete approximately 2–4 depot deliveries per shift.
• Unloading using pump trucks and roll cages.
• Collect and load return empties.
• Complete vehicle checks and required paperwork.
• Vehicles will be pre-loaded, so no loading at start of shift.
• Work safely and in accordance with drivers' hours and company procedures.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence (C+E)

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

Manual handling

Job description

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Driver - National Trunking

Location: Dordon, Tamworth
Pay: £19.63 per hour | £26.00 per hour for a 6th shift
Shift Pattern: Sunday to Friday nights
Start Times: Between 19:00 and 03:00

The Best Connection Tamworth are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers to join a leading national logistics operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for consistent night work, regular bookings and long-term opportunities.

The Role

You will be responsible for completing national depot deliveries across the UK, primarily during night-time operations.

Your duties will include:

• Completing nationwide depot deliveries
• Delivering to closed depots during night operations
• Completing approximately 2-4 depot deliveries per shift.
• Unloading using pump trucks and roll cages
• Collecting and loading return empties
• Completing vehicle checks and required paperwork
• Vehicles will be pre-loaded, so no loading is required at the start of your shift
• Working safely and in accordance with drivers' hours and company procedures

Please note: This role involves manual handling. Suitable handling equipment is provided.

Pay & Working Hours

• £19.63 per hour.
• £26.00 per hour for a 6th shift worked.
• Sunday to Friday nights
• Start times between 19:00 and 03:00.
• Regular night work available
• Long-term block bookings available
• Ongoing work opportunities

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Minimum 1 year's commercial Class 1 driving experience.
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Comfortable undertaking manual handling duties
• Flexible to work national routes and night shifts
• Willingness to undertake occasional tramping/overnight stays in the cab is preferred
• Reliable and professional approach

Assessment Process

Successful applicants will be required to complete:

• Practical driving assessment
• Six-question competency test
• Drug and alcohol screening via swab test
• Urine test may be required if the swab result is inconclusive

Assessment slots are available from 18:30, with multiple slots available each day.

Training

Successful drivers will complete paid site training, which typically takes 3-4 days.

Training pay rates will be confirmed at the point of application.

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• Weekly pay - every Friday
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing temporary assignment
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays)

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.