Class 1 Night Runs

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Ambergate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Temporary contract

Job summary

QS Recruitment Ltd is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for depot-to-depot pallet trunking operations in the Belper and Ambergate area. The role focuses on night driving with no multi-drop deliveries and involves daily vehicle checks.

The position is temporary with ongoing work, paying £17.00 per hour. PAYE staff accrue up to 28 days’ annual leave pro rata. Shifts run Monday to Friday, 17:00–22:00, with potential for regular night work.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence is required.
• Driver CPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Previous Class 1 driving experience is essential; trunking/pallet network experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pallet trunking runs between depots.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• Comply with road transport legislation and company procedures, including health and safety.
• Work night shifts, Monday to Friday, 17:00–22:00, with no weekend shifts as standard.

Skills

Night driving

Trunking experience

Safety conscious

Professional driving

Education

HGV Class 1 Licence (C+E)

Driver CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Prefer night driving and straightforward depot-to-depot runs? We’re recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for an established transport operation in the Belper and Ambergate area, offering regular night work without multi-drop deliveries or manual unloading.

You’ll be completing pallet trunking runs between depots, transporting goods safely and efficiently throughout your shift.

This is a straightforward driving position with no multi-drop deliveries and no handballing, allowing you to focus on driving and completing your allocated trunking routes.

You’ll also be responsible for carrying out daily vehicle checks, reporting any defects and following road transport legislation, company procedures and health and safety requirements.

Duration: This is an ongoing temporary position offering regular work for suitable drivers.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: The position pays £17.00 per hour. Drivers paid through PAYE can accrue up to 28 days’ annual leave pro rata.

Working Hours: The role operates Monday to Friday on night shifts, with start times between 17:00 and 22:00. Regular weekday night work is available, with no weekend shifts required as part of the standard working pattern.

Closing Date: 20261105

Experience & Qualifications

You must hold a valid UK HGV Class 1 licence (Category C+E), a valid Driver CPC Card and a valid Digital Tachograph Card. Previous Class 1 driving experience is essential, while experience in trunking or pallet network operations would be advantageous.

You’ll need a reliable and professional approach, a strong commitment to road safety and the ability to complete depot-to-depot routes independently.