HGV Class 1 Night Driver - Container Trunking

The Best Connection Group; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Online payslips

Pension contribution

28 days' paid annual leave pro rata

Job summary

The Best Connection Tamworth is recruiting for HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers for a leading transport operation in Tamworth and surrounding areas. This role offers regular weekly earnings, Monday to Friday work, and a strong potential to move into a permanent position.

Primary duties include straightforward container trunking with no handballing, and there are additional payments and a meal allowance. Start times are between 16:00 and 18:00, with a genuine temp-to-perm progression path.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Professional attitude and strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Container trunking work.
• No handballing involved.
• Monday to Friday work.
• Start times between 16:00 and 18:00.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for successful candidates.

Skills

Safe driving

Safety awareness

Professional attitude

Job description

Location: Tamworth / Surrounding Areas

Pay: £816 per week for the first 50 hours

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Start Times: Between 16:00 and 18:00

The Best Connection Tamworth are currently recruiting for HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Night Drivers for a leading transport operation.

This is an excellent opportunity offering regular weekly earnings, consistent Monday to Friday work and the potential to secure a permanent position.

The role involves straightforward container trunking with no handballing required, making it an attractive opportunity for professional drivers looking for regular work and excellent earning potential.

The Role - Class 1 Night Driver

• Container trunking work.
• No handballing involved.
• Monday to Friday working.
• Start times between 16:00 and 18:00.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for successful candidates.

Additional Payments

• £10 extra per shift when operating a curtain-sider.
• Up to £816 weekly pay for the first 50 hours.
• Minimum 10 hour's pay per shift, even if you finish earlier.
• £50 weekly meal allowance (£10 per shift).
• Hours worked over 10 per day paid at £21.88 per hour.
• Consistent Monday to Friday work.
• Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity.

Requirements

• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Professional attitude and strong safety awareness.

Driving Assessment Process

• Coupling and uncoupling.
• Full vehicle walkaround.
• Vehicle safety checks.
• On-road driving assessment.
• Driving on dual carriageways and A-roads.

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• Weekly pay (every Friday).
• Online payslips.
• Pension contribution.
• Ongoing temporary assignment.
• 28 days' paid annual leave pro rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays).

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.