HGV CE Day Trunk Driver

The Best Connection; Little Fenton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£18.00 per hour

Overtime available

Free onsite parking

Onsite canteen

Induction & training

Staff discount on kitchens

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver for day trunking in the Sherburn in Elmet area. You will operate a daily trunk run to Oxford and back, Monday to Friday on day shifts, with potential overtime opportunities as required by production schedules.

This is a temp-to-perm role with full induction and training provided. Starting around 06:00 with some variability due to manufacturing output; a reliable, safety‑conscious driver is essential.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 Licence (Category C+E) is required.
• CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card are mandatory.
• Max 6 penalty points and a strong safety/compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily HGV Class 1 trunk runs to Oxford and return.
• Work Monday to Friday on day shifts.
• Adhere to Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

Wagon & drag experience

De‑mountable box experience

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Penalties max 6

Safety & compliance

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Day Trunking work

Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds (LS25 6NA)

£18.00 per hour + Enhanced Overtime

Full Time | Monday to Friday

THIS ROLE IS A TEMP TO PERM OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The Best Connection is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our Client's Sherburn in Elmet Transport Team, supporting operations with a daily trunk run to Oxford and returning loaded, Monday to Friday on days…

The Role

This role is Class 1 HGV Day Trunking using wagon and drag equipment with drawbar trailer and de‑mountable boxes.

Day work Monday to Friday. Start times can vary slightly depending on factory/Manufacturing output but usually 06.00. Flexibility is required with this as starts can be delayed to 10.00 or so if Manufacturing has delayed production.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence
• Either wagon and drag with drawbar experience or a willingness to learn
• Either de‑mountable box experience or a willingness to learn.
• Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Maximum 6 penalty points
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance

Preferred:

• Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience
• Good knowledge of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations

You’ll be reliable, professional, flexible and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

What's in It for You?

• £18.00 per hour
• Time and a third paid after 40 hours
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity for overtime (You will be working 48 to 60 hours a week)
• Full induction and training
• Modern, well‑maintained vehicles
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Long‑term, stable employment
• Staff discount on kitchens
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite canteen and complimentary hot drinks

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