Hgv Class 1 Night Driver

The Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for refrigerated trunking work in Birmingham. The role offers evening and night starts with no loading or unloading involved.

You will complete refrigerated trunking between locations, drive safely to points, and perform vehicle checks while keeping accurate paperwork and adhering to schedules. Applicants should hold a UK LGV Class 1 licence and a valid Tachograph Card.

Qualifications

• Valid UK LGV/HGV Class 1 licence.
• Digital Tachograph Card holder.
• Previous Class 1 driving experience.
• Understanding of drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations.
• Reliable and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Complete refrigerated Class 1 trunking runs.
• Drive safely between collection and delivery points.
• Carry out vehicle checks before and after each shift.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately.
• Follow planned routes and delivery schedules.
• Comply with drivers’ hours and Working Time regulations.
• Report delays, defects or incidents promptly.
• Maintain professional standards while representing the client.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence

Digital Tachograph Card

Night shifts

Drivers hours knowledge

Reliable and professional

Refrigerated trunking experience

Job description

Location: Birmingham
Pay rate: £18.50 per hour
Start times: Between 3:00pm and approximately 7:30pm

The Recruitment Group is currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for straightforward night trunking work based in Birmingham.

This position involves refrigerated trunking between locations, with no loading or unloading required. It would suit a reliable Class 1 Driver looking for uncomplicated A-to-B driving and regular evening or night starts.

Key responsibilities

• Completing refrigerated Class 1 trunking runs
• Driving safely between designated collection and delivery points
• Carrying out vehicle checks before and after each shift
• Completing all required paperwork accurately
• Following planned routes and delivery schedules
• Complying with drivers’ hours and Working Time regulations
• Reporting any delays, defects or incidents promptly
• Maintaining professional standards while representing the client

The ideal candidate

You will need:

• A valid UK LGV/HGV Class 1 licence
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous Class 1 driving experience
• A good understanding of drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations
• A reliable and professional approach
• The ability to work evening and night shifts
• An acceptable driving record, subject to licence checks

Previous refrigerated or trunking experience would be helpful, although the uncomplicated nature of the work may suit drivers from a range of Class 1 backgrounds.

What the role offers

• £18.50 per hour
• No loading or unloading
• No interaction with the load
• Evening and night start times
• Refrigerated trunking work
• Birmingham-based position