Class 1 Nights Driver.

The Best Connection; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Temp-to-perm opportunity

£50 weekly meal allowance

No handballing

Job summary

The Best Connection in Tamworth is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Driver for container trunking assignments. This temp-to-perm role offers guaranteed hours, Monday to Friday shifts starting 16:00–18:00, and straightforward trunking with no handballing.

You'll earn an average of £816 weekly for the first 50 hours, with enhanced rates for overtime and a £50 weekly meal allowance. Ongoing work and a clear path to permanent employment are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years HGV Class 1 (C+E) driving experience.
• Professional attitude and strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to successfully complete the company’s recruitment and assessment process.

Responsibilities

• Container trunking work.
• Start times between 16:00 and 18:00.
• No handballing.
• Guaranteed hours and consistent work.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidates.
• Ongoing work with a professional transport operation.

Skills

HGV Class 1 (C+E) experience

Safety commitment

Recruitment/assessment process

Job description

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

Temp to Perm | Average £816 Weekly Pay | Monday to Friday

The Best Connection are currently recruiting forExperienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers for a leading transport operation.

This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity offering guaranteed hours, consistent Monday-to-Friday work and straightforward container trunking with no handballing.

The Role

• Container trunking work.
• Monday to Friday.
• Start times between 16:00 and 18:00.
• No handballing.
• Guaranteed hours and consistent work.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidates.
• Professional transport operation with ongoing work available.

Pay & Earnings

• Average £816 per week for the first 50 hours.
• Minimum 10 hour's pay per shift.
• If you finish a shift in under 10 hours, you will still receive 10 hour's pay.
• Hours worked over 10 per day paid at £21.88 per hour.
• Weekend work paid at £21.88 per hour.
• £50 weekly meal allowance (£10 per shift).
• Paid breaks.

Additional Payments

• £10 extra per shift when operating a curtain-sider.
• £11.25 extra per ADR load.

Driver Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Minimum 2 year's HGV Class 1 (C+E) driving experience.
• A professional attitude and strong commitment to safety.
• The ability to successfully complete the company's recruitment and assessment process.

Driving Assessment

The driving assessment will include:

• Coupling and uncoupling.
• Full vehicle walkaround.
• Vehicle safety checks.
• On-road driving assessment.
• Driving on dual carriageways and A-roads.

Candidates will also be required to successfully complete a formal interview.

Why Apply?

• Average £816 weekly pay for the first 50 hours.
• Minimum 10 hour's pay per shift.
• Monday to Friday work.
• No handballing.
• Paid breaks.
• £50 weekly meal allowance.
• Additional payments available.
• Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Consistent, ongoing work.

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