HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights & Weekends) - Guaranteed Shifts

The Best Connection; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

CPC training provided

Pension scheme

Online registration & payslips

PAYE payroll (no hidden admin fees)

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for night and weekend shifts in South Elmsall (WF9). You will perform trunking with pre-loaded trailers to UK service centres and partner depots, with no manual handling required and tip/turn operations managed at the depot.

Shifts are guaranteed up to 40-42 hours per week with overtime at enhanced rates. Training includes an induction and driving assessments; CPC training and pension are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
• Reliable and punctual.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times.

Responsibilities

• Complete trunking work to regional service centres across the UK and third-party depots.
• Handle pre-loaded trailers.
• No manual handling required.
• Tip and turn operations managed at the receiving depot.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliable

Punctual

Professional attitude

Job description

Class 1 Night & Weekend Drivers - South Elmsall (WF9) - Guaranteed Shifts Available

The Best Connection are currently recruiting Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for night and weekend shifts with our well-established retail client based in South Elmsall, WF9.

THE SHIFTS ARE GUARANTEED UP TO 40-42 HOURS PER WEEK, NO CANCELLATIONS, PROVIDED ONE SHIFT IS A WEEKEND (SAT OR SUN AFTER/NIGHT)

The Role

You will be completing trunking work to:

• The client's regional service centres across the UK
• Third-party partner depots nationwide

This is straightforward trunk work:

• Pre-loaded trailers
• No manual handling
• Tip & turn operation, managed at the receiving depot

What We're Looking For

We're seeking professional drivers who:

• Have excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Are reliable and punctual
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times

Assessment & Training

All candidates will complete:

• Driving Assessment:
  • Coupling/uncoupling
  • Reversing & manoeuvring
• Paid Induction (4 days total):
• 2 days classroom training:
• Drivers' hours
• Tachograph regulations
  • Highway Code knowledge check
• 2 days on-road "buddy shifts" with an experienced driver:
  • Learning routes, paperwork & procedures

Pay Rates

• £17.30/hr - Days (06:00-18:00)
• £20.30/hr - Sun-Thu nights (22:00-06:00 & Sat days
• £22.30/hr - Friday nights & Sundays
• £24.85/hr - Saturday nights
• £34.60/hr - Bank Holidays

Overtime: Paid at 1.33x after 42-45 hours per week

Why Work with The Best Connection?

• Ongoing work available throughout 2026
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive pay rates
• 28 days paid holiday
• CPC training provided
• Personal accident insurance
• Pension scheme
• Online registration & payslips
• PAYE payroll (no hidden admin fees)

About Us

The Best Connection Group Ltd, established in 1991, operates from 80+ branches nationwide, specialising in supplying temporary staff to the industrial, HGV, warehouse, and distribution sectors.