Hgv Class 1 Driver

Optio Resourcing; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Company pension

Permanent, secure work

Job summary

Optio Resourcing is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers for a temperature-controlled logistics company in Wrexham.

You'll undertake night trunking and deliveries across the UK, drive refrigerated trailers, monitor loads, complete tachograph records, and operate within drivers’ hours rules. The role offers permanent, secure work with holiday entitlement and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Full UK C+E licence.
• Valid CPC card and digital tachograph card.
• Proven Class 1 night driving experience.
• Chilled or frozen experience is an advantage.
• No more than 6 points on licence.

Responsibilities

• Night trunking and delivery routes from Wrexham to customers and depots 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

No more than 6 points

Job description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Location: Wrexham, Wales

Salary: £16.50–£19 per hour (£38,000–£45,000 per annum)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Description:

We’re recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers for a leading temperature-controlled logistics company in Wrexham.

Our client delivers chilled and frozen food and pharmaceutical products across North Wales, the North West and nationwide. They’re strengthening their night team with dependable, experienced drivers.

The Role:

• Night trunking and delivery routes from Wrexham to customers and depots 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 Class 1 experience, ideally on nights
• Chilled or frozen experience is an advantage
• No more than 6 points on your licence

What’s on Offer:

• £16.50–£19 per hour with enhanced weekend rates
• Permanent, secure work with a growing international business
• Holiday entitlement and company pension