HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Millison Chase Limited; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house payroll

Weekly PAYE pay

Driver Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Millison Chase Limited is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers for ongoing fresh produce collection and distribution across the UK. This night-shift role involves refrigerated articulated vehicles, pallet trucks, and maintaining the cold chain from farms to RDCs and CDCs.

You will be paid PAYE at £17.00–£20.00 per hour, with weekly pay and direct employment by Millison Chase Limited. Start times vary by route; some routes are double-manned, and a Driver Sign-On Bonus is

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC Card.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience.
• Previous refrigerated or fresh produce distribution experience desirable.
• Good understanding of Driver's Hours and transport legislation.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional attitude.
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom; Millison Chase Limited does NOT sponsor work visas.

Responsibilities

• Collect fresh produce directly from farms and growers.
• Delivering produce to RDCs, CDCs, packing facilities and distribution hubs.
• Completing between 1 and 5 deliveries or collections per shift.
• Operating refrigerated articulated Class 1 vehicles with box trailers.
• Using loading bays, tail lifts and pallet trucks where required.
• Carrying out light manual handling when necessary.
• Completing daily vehicle and trailer safety checks.
• Maintaining accurate delivery paperwork.
• Ensuring temperature-controlled products remain compliant throughout transport.
• Following Driver's Hours and Tachograph Regulations.
• Delivering excellent customer service at every collection and delivery point.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence

Driver CPC Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

HGV Class 1 Night Driver – Fresh Produce Collection & RDC Distribution | Nights Only | Ongoing Work | PAYE | £17 to £20 Per Hour | In-house Payroll | Direct Employment

Description

Millison Chase Limited is currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers for ongoing Fresh Produce Collection and Distribution work with one of our leading food logistics clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional Class 1 Night Drivers looking for regular, ongoing work transporting fresh produce from farms, growers and food producers to Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs), Customer Distribution Centres (CDCs), packing facilities and distribution hubs across the UK.

The role involves operating modern temperature-controlled refrigerated articulated vehicles with box trailers, ensuring fresh produce is transported safely while maintaining the cold chain throughout every journey. Drivers can expect a mixture of farm collections, RDC deliveries and return collections depending on the daily route.

Routes generally consist of 1 to 5 deliveries or collections per shift, using a combination of loading bays and tail lifts. Most loads are handled using pallet trucks and forklift trucks, although there is an occasional element of light handball when delivering produce to customer locations.

This is a night operation running Sunday to Thursday, with start times varying depending on the route. Some routes are double-manned, allowing the operation to complete extra-long distance journeys while ensuring drivers return to the depot at the end of every shift. All working hours are paid, meaning you are paid for every hour you are in the vehicle, with shifts planned fully in accordance with Driver's Hours Regulations, the Working Time Directive, and all current UK transport legislation.

This is an ongoing opportunity offering competitive PAYE rates, weekly pay, direct employment with Millison Chase Limited and excellent long-term prospects.

Responsibilities;

• Collecting fresh produce directly from farms and growers
• Delivering produce to RDCs, CDCs, packing facilities and distribution hubs
• Completing between 1 and 5 deliveries or collections per shift
• Operating refrigerated articulated Class 1 vehicles with box trailers
• Using loading bays, tail lifts and pallet trucks where required
• Carrying out light manual handling when necessary
• Completing daily vehicle and trailer safety checks
• Maintaining accurate delivery paperwork
• Ensuring temperature-controlled products remain compliant throughout transport
• Following Driver's Hours and Tachograph Regulations
• Delivering excellent customer service at every collection and delivery point

Pay & Progression

• Monday to Friday Nights: £17.00 per hour
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Direct in-house employment with Millison Chase Limited
• Ongoing work available throughout the year
• Temporary, ongoing and permanent opportunities available
• Driver Sign-On Bonus;
• Join Millison Chase Limited and take advantage of our Driver Sign-On Programme.
• Earn an additional £100 bonus when you register with us and complete your first full month of work.

Requirements

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC Card
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience preferred
• Previous refrigerated or fresh produce distribution experience desirable
• Good understanding of Driver's Hours and transport legislation
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, punctual and professional attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom and ability to provide the required documentation
• Millison Chase Limited does NOT sponsor work visas