Hgv Class 1 Night Driver

Optio Resourcing; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Company pension

Job summary

Optio Resourcing is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Night Driver for a temperature-controlled logistics company in Newark, Nottinghamshire. You will join a growing night team supporting nationwide refrigerated deliveries.

The role involves night trunking, driving refrigerated trailers, load temperature monitoring, and strict adherence to tachograph records and WTD requirements. A strong night-driving background helps you excel.

Qualifications

• Full UK C+E licence.
• Valid Driver CPC card and digital tachograph card.
• Proven Class 1 experience, ideally on nights.
• Chilled or frozen experience is an advantage.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.

Responsibilities

• Night trunking and delivery routes from Newark to depots nationwide.
• Driving refrigerated trailers and monitoring load temperatures during journeys.
• Completing vehicle checks, tachograph records and delivery paperwork accurately.
• Complying with drivers’ hours regulations and Working Time Directive.

Skills

Night driving

Regulatory compliance

Education

C+E Licence (Class 1)

Tools

Digital tachograph

Job description

Job Title

HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Location

Newark, Nottinghamshire

Salary

£17–£20 per hour (£40,000–£47,000 per annum)

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Description

We’re recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers for a leading temperature-controlled logistics company in Newark.

Our client moves chilled and frozen food and pharmaceutical products for major customers across the UK. The Newark site has excellent links to the A1, A46 and A17. They’re growing the night team and want reliable drivers who take pride in the job.

The Role

• Night trunking and delivery routes from Newark to customers and depots nationwide
• Driving refrigerated trailers and monitoring load temperatures throughout each journey
• Completing vehicle checks, tachograph records and delivery paperwork accurately
• Working within drivers’ hours regulations and the Working Time Directive

Requirements

• Full UK C+E licence
• Valid Driver CPC card and digital tachograph card
• Proven Class 1 experience, ideally on nights
• Chilled or frozen experience is an advantage
• No more than 6 points on your licence

What’s on Offer

• £17–£20 per hour with enhanced weekend rates
• Permanent, secure work with a growing international business
• Holiday entitlement and company pension