Class 1 Night Driver

The Best Connection; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly pay - every Friday

Consistent Monday to Friday night work

No handball involved

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Access to hundreds of jobs across East

Nationwide support from 85+ branches

Job summary

The Best Connection Eastbourne is seeking experienced Class 1 (Cat C+E) Night Drivers for trunking to regional hubs with consistent Monday to Friday night work in Newhaven. This role offers regular weekly pay and the potential for permanent placement, providing stability and ongoing hours.

You will conduct night-time vehicle checks, manage paperwork and driver records, and stay compliant with UK driver hours rules while supporting transport teams and hub staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (Cat C+E) Licence.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 6 months recent Class 1 experience.
• Good understanding of UK driving regulations and driver hours rules.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent timekeeping.
• Professional and customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Trunking to and from national distribution hubs.
• Collecting and exchanging trailers as required.
• Ensuring the safe and secure transport of goods.
• Completing vehicle checks before and after each shift.
• Accurately completing paperwork and driver records.
• Adhering to all road safety, driver hours, and working time regulations.
• Communicating with transport teams and hub staff regarding delays or issues.

Skills

Valid Class 1 Licence (Cat C+E)

CPC and Tachograph Card

6 months Class 1 experience

UK driving regulations knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent night shift work

Job description

Class 1 HGV Night Drivers Wanted - Consistent Night Work & Weekly Pay

Location: Newhaven

Are you an experienced Class 1 Night Driver looking for reliable, ongoing work?

The Best Connection Eastbourne is actively recruiting Class 1 (Cat C+E) Night Drivers to support a well-established transport client with trunking operations to regional distribution hubs. If you're seeking stability, regular weekday work, and the potential for a permanent role, this opportunity is for you.

What you'll be doing

You'll be responsible for:

• Trunking to and from national distribution hubs.
• Collecting and exchanging trailers as required.
• Ensuring the safe and secure transport of goods.
• Completing vehicle checks before and after each shift.
• Accurately completing paperwork and driver records.
• Adhering to all road safety, driver hours, and working time regulations.
• Communicating with transport teams and hub staff regarding any delays or issues.

(Please note: your role may not be limited to these tasks)

What you'll need & what you'll get

Requirements:

• Valid Class 1 (Cat C+E) Licence.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 6 months recent Class 1 experience preferred.
• Good understanding of UK driving regulations and driver hours rules.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent timekeeping.
• Professional and customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Weekly pay - every Friday.
• Consistent Monday to Friday night work.
• No handball involved.
• Temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Access to hundreds of jobs across East Sussex.
• Nationwide support from 85+ branches (easy transfer if you relocate).

Please note: All positions are subject to availability. Due to high volumes of applications, please allow up to 10 working days for a response. If you haven't heard from us in that time, unfortunately you've not been successful.

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