Class 1 Night General Haulage

QS Recruitment Ltd; Ambergate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave accrual (28 days pro rata

Job summary

QS Recruitment Ltd is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for regular depot-to-depot trunking in the Belper and Ambergate area. The role offers a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule with night shifts and no multi-drop work.

You will transport palletised goods between depots, focusing on safe, on-time trunking runs and adherence to transport regulations. Daily vehicle checks and defect reporting are required.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 licence with Category C+E entitlement.
• Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

• Transport palletised goods between depots as part of a pallet network operation.
• Complete trunking runs safely and on schedule between depots.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Follow transport regulations and Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

HGV Class 1 license

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Trunking/pallet network experience

Safety-conscious

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Prefer night driving and straightforward trunking with no multi-drop work? We’re recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for regular depot-to-depot trunking work in the Belper and Ambergate area, offering a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule and ongoing work.

You’ll be responsible for transporting palletised goods between depots as part of an established pallet network operation. The focus is on completing trunking runs safely and efficiently, ensuring loads arrive at their destinations on schedule.

There are no multi-drop deliveries or manual unloading duties, making this a straightforward driving role where you can focus on the road and the journey.

You’ll also be expected to complete daily vehicle safety checks, report any defects promptly and follow company procedures, road transport legislation and Health & Safety requirements.

Duration: This is an ongoing temporary position offering the potential for long-term work and a reliable weekly schedule.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £17.00 per hour, with PAYE drivers able to accrue up to 28 days’ annual leave pro rata.

Working Hours: The position runs Monday to Friday on night shifts, with flexible start times between 17:00 and 22:00 depending on the run.This provides a consistent weekday working pattern and regular night driving throughout the week.

Closing Date: 20261126

Experience & Qualifications

You must hold a valid UK HGV Class 1 licence with Category C+E entitlement, a valid Driver CPC qualification and a Digital Tachograph Card.

Previous HGV Class 1 driving experience is essential, while experience with trunking or pallet network operations would be advantageous.

You’ll need to be dependable, safety-conscious and capable of completing journeys responsibly while following all relevant transport regulations.