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

The Best Connection Group; Wakefield; 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 Group is recruiting Class 1 (C+E) night and weekend drivers for South Elmsall (WF9). You will perform trunking for a major retail client across the UK, with guaranteed shifts up to 40-42 hours per week and no casual cancellations if you work a weekend shift.

The role includes training and assessment, paid induction, and progression into ongoing trunking work at regional service centres and depots. Competitive pay rates apply with overtime after standard hours.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Professional attitude at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform trunking work between client service centres and depots across the UK.
• Operate pre-loaded trailers with tip & turn as directed, with no manual handling.
• Complete driving assessment and paid induction; adhere to tachograph regulations and Highway Code.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

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.

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