HGV Class 1 Night Driver | General Haulage | Up to £19.61ph

Pure Staff; Newport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

In-house PAYE basis

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Driver app for shifts and holidays

Job summary

Pure Staff are currently recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Night Driver to work with one of our long-standing clients in the Newport area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced driver seeking regular night work within a professional transport operation.

Typical duties include trunking, general haulage and RDC deliveries across the UK, completing vehicle checks, securing loads and ensuring compliance with driver hours. Start times between 18:00 and 22:00, night shifts, ongoing bookings.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK Category C+E Licence.
• CPC Qualification Card and Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Good understanding of driver hours legislation.
• Professional and reliable attitude.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Complete general haulage, trunking and RDC deliveries across the UK.
• Carry out vehicle checks before and after shifts.
• Ensure loads are secure and transported safely.
• Complete PODs and delivery paperwork.
• Maintain compliance with driver hours and WTD regulations.

Skills

Driver hours compliance

Independent night shifts

Professional attitude

Education

Full UK Category C+E Licence

CPC Qualification Card

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Position: Job Type: Location: Posted: Salary:

HGV Class 1 Night Driver | General Haulage | Up to £19.61ph Temporary Newport Posted 1 day ago £17.50 - £19.61 per hour

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HGV Class 1 Night Driver | General Haulage | Up to £19.61ph

Earn up to £19.61 per hour | Flexible Night Shifts | Ongoing Work | Newport

Pure Staff are currently recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Night Driver to work with one of our long-standing clients based in the Newport area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 1 Night Driver looking for regular night work with a professional transport operation that values its drivers.

Our client is a well-established logistics and distribution business specialising in general haulage, contract logistics, warehousing and nationwide freight distribution. They operate a modern fleet and provide transport solutions for a wide range of retail, industrial and commercial customers throughout the UK.

Pay Rates

Monday to Friday PAYE:

• £17.50 per hour

Monday to Friday PAYE with Rolled-Up Holiday Pay:

• £19.61 per hour

Holiday Pay Options Available

Drivers can choose between:

• Standard PAYE with accrued holiday entitlement
• PAYE with rolled-up holiday pay included within the hourly rate

The Role

As a HGV Class 1 Night Driver, you will be completing a mixture of general haulage, trunking and RDC deliveries across the UK.

Typical duties include:

• Completing deliveries and collections to RDCs, distribution hubs and customer depots
• Transporting palletised freight nationwide
• Carrying out vehicle checks before and after shifts
• Ensuring loads are secure and transported safely
• Accurately completing PODs and delivery paperwork
• Maintaining compliance with driver hours and WTD regulations
• Working safely and professionally at all times

Most loads are forklift loaded and unloaded, with minimal physical work required.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Night shifts
• Start times between 18:00 and 22:00
• Average shift length of 8-12 hours
• Optional weekend shifts available
• Ongoing work with regular bookings

Requirements

To be considered for this HGV Class 1 Night Driver role, you will require:

• Full UK Category C+E Licence
• Valid CPC Qualification Card
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Good understanding of driver hours legislation
• Professional and reliable attitude
• Ability to work independently during night shifts

What Drivers Like About This Contract

• Professional and supportive transport team
• Long-standing and well organised operation
• Clean and modern fleet
• Strong communication from management
• Opportunity for permanent employment
• Many drivers have worked on this contract for several years

Why Drive for Pure Staff?

• Weekly pay
• We employ you directly on an in-house PAYE basis
• Dedicated driving recruitment team
• Easy online registration process
• Access to our driver app to manage shifts, availability and holidays
• Pension contributions
• Holiday entitlement
• Ongoing temporary and permanent opportunities

INDWD

Pure Staff Ltd are acting as an employment business for this temporary vacancy.