HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Driver Hire Dundee; Dundee; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Dundee is recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers for a long-term client. The role involves night trunking with routes to Aberdeen, Peterhead, and the Central Belt.

You can expect regular weekly shifts and a guaranteed minimum 8 hours per shift, with potential for longer shifts up to 12 hours. Pay is offered as PAYE at £16.00 per hour, with £17.93 per hour including advanced holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Night driving experience and safe night-handling skills.
• Full UK Class 1 (C+E) licence with at least 12 months experience.
• Must be over 21 and hold CPC and Digital Tachograph.
• Knowledge of drivers' hours and tachograph regulations.

Responsibilities

• Class 1 (C+E) night trunking.
• Evening/night starts.
• Routes mainly to Aberdeen, Peterhead, and Central Belt.
• Minimum 8-hour shifts guaranteed.
• Shifts can run up to around 12 hours.
• Regular weekly work.
• Long-term opportunity with a busy client.
• Hours may increase during festive peak.

Skills

Night driving experience

C+E licence

Over 21

Tachograph rules

Job description

Class 1 Night Trunk Drivers - Dundee

Driver Hire Dundee & Perth are recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers for one of our long-term clients.

If you prefer night work, straightforward trunking and knowing where you're heading before you start your shift, this could be a good fit.

The work is mainly evening/night trunk runs from Dundee, with routes typically heading towards Aberdeen, Peterhead or into the Central Belt of Scotland.

This is an ongoing position with a long-term client, so we're looking for drivers who want regular work. Shifts are provided every week and the requirement is expected to increase as we head towards the busy festive peak period.

The job

• Class 1 (C+E) night trunking
• Evening/night starts
• Routes mainly to Aberdeen, Peterhead and the Central Belt
• Minimum 8-hour shift guaranteed
• Shifts can run up to around 12 hours
• Regular weekly work
• Long-term opportunity
• Increased hours expected as we approach the festive peak
• PAYE position

Pay

• £16.00 per hour PAYE
• £17.93 per hour including advanced holiday pay

What we need from you

• Must be over 21
• Full UK Class 1 (C+E) licence held for a minimum of 12 months
• Minimum 60 days Class 1 driving experience within the last 6 months
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and tachograph regulations
• Reliable and professional approach
• Night driving experience would be an advantage

Please note

This role is subject to strict client insurance requirements. All applicants will be required to meet the client's insurance criteria before being put forward for the position.

This is the sort of job that suits a driver who likes getting in the cab, getting the job done and getting home. Straightforward trunking, regular shifts and a long-term client with plenty of work available.

If you're looking for consistent Class 1 night work and want to know there are hours waiting for you each week, we'd like to hear from you.