HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

The Best Connection Group; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension contribution

Online payslips

Ongoing temporary assignment

28 days paid annual leave pro rata

Job summary

The Best Connection Tamworth is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for night shifts across nationwide UK routes. Working nights, you will complete depot deliveries to closed depots and handle manual duties with pre-loaded vehicles.

This ongoing temporary assignment offers consistent night work, regular bookings, and potential long-term block opportunities along with weekly pay and other benefits.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence held.
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Experience with night-time national deliveries and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Complete nationwide depot deliveries across the UK.
• Make 2–4 depot deliveries per shift.
• Unload deliveries using pump trucks and roll cages.
• Collect and load return empties.
• Drive pre-loaded vehicles with no initial loading required.

Education

HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

Location: National UK Routes

Pay Rate: £19.63 per hour

6th Shift Rate: £26.00 per hour

Shift Pattern: Sunday to Friday nights

Start Times: Between 19:00 and 03:00

Contract: Ongoing Temporary Assignment

The Best Connection Tamworth are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Drivers to join a leading national logistics operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for consistent night work, regular bookings and the potential for long-term block assignments.

The Role - HGV Class 1 Driver

You will be responsible for completing nationwide depot deliveries across the UK, working during night operations.

Your duties will include:

• Completing national deliveries to closed depots.
• Making approximately 2-4 depot deliveries per shift.
• Unloading deliveries using pump trucks and roll cages.
• Collecting and loading return empties.
• Driving pre-loaded vehicles - no loading required at the start of your shift.

Please note: This role involves manual handling. Roll cages can weigh up to 350kg, although suitable handling equipment is provided.

Pay Rates & Benefits

• £19.63 per hour.
• £26.00 per hour when working a 6th shift.
• Consistent night work available.
• Long-term block bookings.
• Ongoing contract opportunities.

Working Hours

• Sunday to Friday nights.
• Start times between 19:00 and 03:00.
• National UK routes.

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Comfortable undertaking manual handling duties.
• Flexible to work night shifts and national routes.
• Drivers willing to undertake occasional tramping (overnight stays in the cab) are preferred

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• Weekly pay (every Friday).
• Online payslips.
• Pension contribution.
• Ongoing temporary assignment.
• 28 days' paid annual leave pro rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays).

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