HGV Drivers

The Best Connection; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking Class 1 & 2 Night Drivers for multi-drop deliveries of food and drink products. The role requires a full, clean UK driving licence and multi-drop experience. This position offers competitive pay rates, including triple pay on Christmas and Boxing Day, and excellent support and benefits.

Benefits

24/7 consultant support

Pension contributions

Online payslips and holiday accrual

Personal accident insurance

Access to 'Perks at Work' scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with refrigerated products preferred.
• Smart appearance and excellent communication skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and drink products to local shops using refrigerated vehicles.
• Work available up to Christmas with availability required on Christmas and Boxing Day.

Skills

Multi-drop experience

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Education

Full, clean UK Class 1 or Class 2 driving licence

Tools

Refrigerated vehicles

Cages and tail lifts

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting Class 1 & Class 2 Night Drivers to work with their client based in Longbenton. The roles involve multi-drop deliveries of food and drink products to local shops using refrigerated vehicles and could be ongoing through the Christmas period.

The Role:

• Start time: 22:00, following a weekday/weekend shift pattern.
• Deliver food and drink products to local shops using refrigerated vehicles.
• Use cages and tail lifts to offload goods.
• High-volume, multi-drop work - efficiency and accuracy are essential.
• Customer-facing role - you'll represent both the client and The Best Connection in a professional and friendly manner.
• Work available up to Christmas, with availability required on Christmas and Boxing Day (triple pay).
• All breaks are paid. ✅

The Candidate:

• Full, clean UK Class 1 or Class 2 driving licence.
• Multi-drop experience essential.
• Experience working with refrigerated products preferred.
• Smart appearance and excellent communication skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and customer-focused.

Hours of Work and Pay:

• Night shift - weekday and weekend pattern.
• £16.89 per hour
• £25.33 per hour after 39 hours
• £33.78 per hour on Sundays
• £50.67 per hour on Bank Holidays (Christmas & Boxing Day)
• Paid breaks included.
• Minimum 9-hour shifts.

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection:

• Excellent pay rates and paid breaks
• 24/7 consultant support
• Pension contributions
• Online payslips and holiday accrual
• Personal accident insurance
• Ongoing assignments
• Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme

Suitable candidates will be invited to register online.