HGV Class 1 Night Container Driver

Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd; Hessle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd seeks a night-shift HGV Class 1 driver to perform overnight deliveries in the Hessle area. You will load, secure, and unload loads, complete paperwork and daily checks, and communicate any delays or issues to colleagues to ensure smooth handovers.

Essential experience with container work and safe load handling is required. The role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and clear communication for efficient deliveries and planning.

Qualifications

• Experience with container work is essential.
• Practical driving capability and attention to detail are important for deliveries.
• Familiarity with flatbed work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive an HGV Class 1 vehicle on night delivery routes.
• Load, secure and unload goods, including flatbed loads.
• Complete paperwork and vehicle checks; report damages promptly.
• Keep colleagues informed of progress and changes affecting deliveries.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving

Night shifts

Safe load handling

Clear communication

Job description

CONTAINER WORK

As an HGV Class 1 Night Driver, you'll carry out overnight deliveries, handling loads safely and keeping each journey organised. You'll use your driving skills to transport goods reliably and communicate clearly with colleagues about progress or delivery issues. Your impact: dependable deliveries help customers receive their goods as expected and enable colleagues to plan the next stage of work.

Duties

• Drive an HGV Class 1 vehicle on planned night-time delivery routes, following road safety requirements and agreed procedures.
• Load, secure and unload goods, including flatbed loads, checking that they are stable and handled carefully.
• Complete delivery paperwork and vehicle checks, reporting damage, delays or faults promptly.
• Keep colleagues informed of progress and any changes that may affect deliveries.

Experience

Experience with container work is essential

Required: Practical driving capability, safe load handling, attention to detail and clear communication are important for completing deliveries and recording information accurately. Preferred: Commercial driving experience, delivery driver experience and familiarity with flatbed work will help you adapt to varied loads and routes