HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shifts

Evening starts

Birmingham location

No loading/unloading

Refrigerated trunking

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group in Birmingham is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Night Driver for refrigerated trunking work. No loading or unloading, straightforward A-to-B driving with evening or night starts.

Candidates must hold a UK LGV/HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, and a Digital Tachograph Card, with previous Class 1 experience and a good grasp of drivers' hours rules. The role offers regular night shifts and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Valid UK LGV/HGV Class 1 licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous Class 1 driving experience.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours and tachograph regulations.
• Reliable and professional approach.
• Ability to work evening and night shifts.
• Licence checks may apply.

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.

Skills

LGV/HGV Class 1 licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Night driving

Refrigerated trunking

Reliable and professional

Job description

HGV Class 1 Night Driver

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 Driver CPC qualification
• 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
• Straightforward A-to-B trunking
• No loading or unloading
• No interaction with the load
• Evening and night start times
• Refrigerated trunking work
• Birmingham-based position