HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Triska & Zak, Attorneys at Law; Barking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain company is seeking dedicated Class 1 drivers for trunk runs. This role offers excellent earning potential with guaranteed hours and overtime pay, requiring a full UK HGV Class 1 license and a reliable driving history. The company provides regular shifts with competitive pay, emphasizing a commitment to equal opportunities.

Benefits

Guaranteed minimum 8 hours pay per shift

Overtime rates after the first 8 hours

Competitive weekend rates

Qualifications

• Must have held class 1 entitlement for over 12 months.
• 6 months checkable driving history on tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Completing trunk runs between local and regional distribution centres.
• Trailer swapping with some stops requiring waiting on the bay.

Skills

Driving

Reliability

Education

Full UK HGV Class 1 drivers license (C+E)

In date UK issued CPC and digital tachograph cards

Job description

Magnus Search currently has an excellent opportunity for dedicated, reliable Class 1 drivers working with one of the world’s leading supply chain and logistics companies.

Position Overview:

As a class 1 trunk driver, you'll be completing trunk runs between local and regional distribution centres. This will primarily be trailer swapping, however some stops may require you to wait on the bay whilst your trailer is tipped. This will be general linehaul work with full and empty units, including double deck trailers.

Shifts:

• Afternoon/evening starts available between 15:00-21:00
• Guaranteed 8 hours paid per shift, with overtime rates after your first 8
• We get regular bookings between Monday and Friday as well as weekend routes on a regular basis at higher pay rates
• A typical run is approximately 12 hours, meaning you'll get a good amount of overtime pay

Requirements:

• Full UK HGV Class 1 drivers license (C+E)
• In date UK issued CPC and digital tachograph cards
• No more than 6 penalty points (no DD/IN endorsements etc)
• You must have held you class 1 entitlement for over 12 months and have 6 months checkable driving history on your tacho card

Pay rates:

• £18.20 - First 8 hours of shift
• £23.44 - Overtime
• £21.89 - Saturday (plus overtime rate after 8)
• £24.44 - Sunday (flat rate)
• Minimum 8 hours pay guaranteed; paid on a weekly basis through PAYE

This position offers excellent earning potential, our drivers can earn between £750 - £1000+ per week depending on hours!

Application process:

If you're an enthusiastic and hardworking HGV driver we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV outlining your previous driving experience and suitability for the position; we will aim to contact all applicants within 48 hours.

Magnus Search is an equal opportunities employer and has obtained the relevant permissions to advertise for this position on our clients behalf.