HGV Driver (Nights)

Freightliner; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Award-winning safety culture

Generous family-friendly provisions

Employee well-being support

Job summary

Freightliner, the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, is seeking a full-time HGV Driver for their Southampton operations. The role involves transporting containers safely and efficiently while ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.

Candidates should possess a current Class 1 UK driving licence, a full CPC qualification, and a minimum of 1 year’s driving experience. Freightliner offers competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. This position promises to be rewarding for the right individual.

Qualifications

• Must have a current and valid Class 1 UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
• Full CPC qualification (DQC card) is required.
• Minimum 1 year’s driving experience is essential.
• Proven experience of transporting containers is needed.
• Flexibility with working hours is expected.
• Good comprehension of written and spoken English is necessary.
• Strong understanding of health and safety is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for transporting containers in a timely manner.
• Maintain health and safety as the number one priority at all times.

Skills

Class 1 UK driving licence

Full CPC qualification (DQC card)

Driving experience

Experience of transporting containers

Comprehension of English

Understanding of health and safety

Flexibility with working hours

Job description

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep‑sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

The freightliner group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Job title: HGV Driver (Nights)

Location: Southampton

Position Type: Permanent, full‑time

Hours of work: 50 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Overtime & weekend work available.

Why join us

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a robust compensation package, including a competitive pension scheme, life insurance coverage from day 1, paid breaks, additional various bonuses and a maximum tax‑free ‘night out’ allowance paid.
• Career Development and progression: Regular training and career advancement opportunities that propel you forward in a career with us. We offer access to a range of external courses and in‑house training sessions to give you opportunities for skill enhancement and role confidence. All training including DCPC uploads are paid.
• Award‑Winning Safety Culture: Be part of an environment recognised for excellence and innovation.
• Generous family‑friendly provision: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. We are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Employee well‑being and support: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7 and an employee benefits platform offering discounts and money‑off vouchers for a variety of brands and shops.

The role

With a fleet of top spec, modern luxury vehicles and recent investment in technology we are looking for the right individual to join our team in Southampton.

As an HGV Driver you will be responsible for transporting containers in a timely manner, all while sharing our culture and belief of health and safety being the number one priority.

About You

• Current and valid Class 1 UK driving licence (maximum of 6 penalty points).
• Full CPC qualification (DQC card).
• Minimum 1 year’s driving experience.
• Proven experience of transporting containers.
• Flexibility with working hours.
• Good comprehension of written and spoken English.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, with a commitment to maintaining a safe approach in all tasks.

It’s Great, But Not Required, If You

• Have ADR Licence.

About Us

Freightliner is an established rail freight provider with businesses in the UK and Continental Europe. We offer customers a wide range of rail freight solutions to cater for the requirements of a diverse market sector, providing a safe, reliable and cost‑effective rail freight partnership.

Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.