HGV1 Driver / C+E

Pertemps; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established logistics operator is seeking HGV Class 1 Drivers for night shifts. This temp-to-perm position offers competitive pay, a structured schedule, and long-term job stability. Responsibilities include driving double-decker trailers, managing logistics between hubs, and working closely with a team. Candidates must be at least 25 years old, hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence, and have significant driving experience. A professional and reliable attitude is essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Long-term secure role

Full onboarding and compliance support

Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years old for insurance.
• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence required.
• At least 1 year Class 1 driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV Class 1 vehicles on night shifts.
• Engage in UK trunking, ensuring safe and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with team to manage shifts.

Skills

Experience with double-decker trailers

Understanding of driver hours

Professionalism and reliability

Job description

HGV Class 1 Drivers (Temp to Perm) – Night Shifts

Location: Aylesbury

Start Date: January 2026

Shifts: 3 x Night Shifts per Week (18-hour structured shifts)

Contract: Temp to Perm

Salary: Approx. £50,000 per annum once permanent (exact figure TBC)

We are recruiting 8 professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join a well-established national logistics operator specialising in time‑critical, secure, hub‑to‑hub trunking. This temp‑to‑perm opportunity offers long‑term stability, consistent shift patterns and excellent earning potential.

The Role

• Night shifts starting 18:00, finishing approx. 12:00 next day
• 3 shifts per week on fixed shift patterns:
  • Team 1 & 2: Sun, Tue, Thu
  • Team 3 & 4: Mon, Wed, Fri
• Purely traction work:
  • Collect trailer set from Northampton hub
  • 1 x double decker + 1 x single deck trailer
  • Single deck includes a short drop in Cumbria (3–4 cages, forklifted off)
  • Continue to Bellshill hub for drop & swap with preloaded trailer
• Double‑manned operation, so drivers must be comfortable managing hours and workload within a team
• No nights out – all runs return to depot

Requirements

• Minimum 25 years old (insurance requirement)
• No more than 6 points on licence
• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
• At least 1 year Class 1 experience
• Essential: previous experience with double‑decker trailers
• Experience of trunking and long‑distance hub‑to‑hub operations
• Strong understanding of driver hours, WTD and double‑manned operations
• Professional, reliable and able to work within a time‑critical environment

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay while temping
• Permanent salary in the region of £50,000 per year
• Long‑term, secure role with a growing national logistics network
• Consistent shift pattern – only 3 shifts per week
• Full onboarding, compliance support and ongoing agency contact

Do you have a valid C+E License?
Do you have experience of working with double decker tailers?
Do you have at least one year’s relevant experience?
Are you able to start in January?