Hgv Class 1 Driver

Optio Resourcing; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Company pension

Permanent, secure work

Job summary

Optio Resourcing is recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Night Driver in Brierley Hill, West Midlands. The role involves night trunking, multi‑drop deliveries, and monitoring load temperatures on refrigerated trailers across the UK.

You will hold a full UK C+E licence with CPC and tachograph cards, with nights preferred. Expect a permanent, full‑time position with weekend enhancements and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Full UK C+E licence is required.
• Valid CPC card and digital tachograph card required.
• Proven Class1 experience, ideally on nights.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Chilled or frozen experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Night trunking and multi‑drop routes to customers, RDCs and hubs across the UK.
• Driving refrigerated trailers and monitoring load temperatures throughout each journey.
• Completing vehicle checks, tachograph records and delivery paperwork accurately.
• Working within drivers’ hours regulations and the Working Time Directive.

Skills

C+E Licence

CPC card

Tachograph card

Night driving experience

Chilled/frozen experience

Clean licence

Job description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Location: Brierley Hill, West Midlands

Salary: £17–£20 per hour (£40,000–£47,000 per annum)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Description:

We’re looking for experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers to join a specialist temperature‑controlled logistics company in Brierley Hill.

Our client handles chilled and frozen food and pharmaceutical products for customers across the UK. Due to growth, they’re adding drivers to the night shift at their West Midlands site.

The Role:

• Night trunking and multi‑drop routes to customers, RDCs and hubs across the UK
• Driving refrigerated trailers and monitoring load temperatures throughout each journey
• Completing vehicle checks, tachograph records and delivery paperwork accurately
• Working within drivers’ hours regulations and the Working Time Directive

Requirements:

• Full UK C+E licence
• Valid Driver CPC card and digital tachograph card
• Proven Class1 experience, ideally on nights
• Chilled or frozen experience is an advantage
• No more than6 points on your licence

What’s on Offer:

• £17–£20 per hour with enhanced weekend rates
• Permanent, secure work with a growing international business
• Holiday entitlement and company pension