Hgv Class 1 Driver Evening & Nights

Mrk Transportation Ltd; Leigh; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift times

Consistent, regular work

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Paid breaks

Overtime available

Modern fleet

Workplace pension

Weekly payroll

Driver training

Career development

Equal opportunities

Rotas available

Family-run company

Job summary

MRK Transportation Ltd in Leigh, Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver for full-time trunking work between UK distribution centres. This role emphasizes safe driving, reliable customer service, and teamwork within a family-run business.

There is no loading or unloading; shifts vary in a 24-hour operation with afternoon and night coverage. A valid C+E license with limited penalty points, Driver CPC, and UK work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Class 1 license with ≤6 penalty points.
• Driver CPC (DQC) card with no suspensions.
• Knowledge of tachograph and drivers hours regulations.
• Minimum 12 months UK driving time preferred.
• Right to work in the UK.
• English language skills for safety.
• Able to pass background, drug, and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Trunk goods between UK distribution centres.
• Provide professional customer service during deliveries.
• Work in a 24-hour operation with flexible shift times.
• Operate box trailers with a focus on safety and reliability.
• Maintain punctual, nationwide depot deliveries.

Skills

Class 1 License

Penalty points ≤6

Driver CPC Card

Tachograph rules

Hours regulations

UK driving time

Right to work in UK

English safety language

Background checks

Drug screening

Tools

Tachograph device

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Leigh £42600 - 44200 p/a. - UK work permit mandatory

We are MRK Transportation Ltd. Established in 2018, we have built our successful business by providing an excellent middle-mile service to big brand names. As their businesses grow, so does ours. We pride ourselves on teamwork, running carbon neutral vehicles.

Join MRK Transportation Ltd as a HGV Class 1 Driver full time, and help us ensure freight arrives at the right place at the right time - every time. You will be working for a family run business based in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

There’s no loading or unloading required. It’s all about driving safely, providing good customer service, and working positively with other members of the team. Work is Depot to Depot, no Handball, and no self-tip, primarily box trailers. As a member of our team you'll be making bulk collections/deliveries from nationwide network of depots. You'll need a flexible outlook, a friendly personality, smart appearance and good customer service.

The Role

As a Class 1 driver you will be trunking between varied UK distribution centres
You will be expected to interact in a positive and professional manner and value customer service
As a busy 24-hour operation, shift times will vary week on week so flexibility will be required.
Will have a desire to work predominately Afternoon and Night shifts Trunking work

We offer:

• £42,640.00-£44,200.00 per year
• Flexible shift start times
• Consistent, regular work
• Holiday Pay - 20 Days plus eight statutory holidays (28 days in total)
• Sick pay
• Paid Break
• Flexible overtime
• Modern and well maintained fleet
• Parental leave (maternity/paternity)
• Workplace pension
• Weekly payroll with direct deposit
• Drivers treated with courtesy, honesty and total respect - we value all our members
• State-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Excellent on-site facilities
• Driver training program
• Career development Internal
• Easy clean work (Bay tips & trailer swaps)
• Working for a family run company
• Equal Opportunities Employer
• 4 on 4 off or 5 on 3 off rota available (salary dependant on rota)

You must have:

• Valid C+E Class 1 license with no more than six penalty points (as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements)
• Driver CPC card (or DQC Card) with no current suspension or revocation
• Understand and comply to tachograph and drivers hours regulations
• Minimum of 12 months UK driving time is preferred
• Right to work in the UK
• English language skills for safety
• Adhere to strict safety and quality standards on and off the road
• Willing to undergo a Background Check and Drug and Alcohol test (Must pass per-employment Drug & Alcohol screening, and client vetting process)