HGV1 Drivers (Nights)

QS Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Overtime rates

Temp to perm

Job summary

QS Recruitment Ltd currently advertises for experienced HGV Class 1 drivers to work nights on temperature-controlled trunking between RDCs and NDCs in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on safety, compliance and high-quality customer service with no multi-drop deliveries.

Pay includes £22.64 per hour PAYE at night, with overtime £28.25 after 9.6 hours, plus weekend rates (£28.25 Sat, £39.62 Sun) and up to 28 days holiday pro rata. The work offers stability with potential permanent progression.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with HGV1 (C+E) entitlement.
• Minimum 12 months continuous experience driving articulated lorries in the UK.
• Valid Digi card and Driver CPC Card.
• Knowledge of drivers’ working hours and time directives.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete temperature-controlled deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Trunk loads between RDCs and NDCs, with no multi-drop deliveries.
• Seal and unseal vehicle rear doors in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor refrigeration units throughout each journey and ensure required temperatures are maintained.
• Report any temperature discrepancies or refrigeration issues promptly to the depot.
• Safely couple and uncouple trailers in line with company procedures.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of goods.
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork, records and documentation.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with road transport legislation, company policies and health & safety procedures.
• Complete vehicle and trailer checks and report any defects or issues appropriately.

Skills

HGV1 (C+E) entitlement

UK Driving Licence

12 months experience

Digi card

Driver CPC Card

Max 6 points

Job description

We are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to work on nights to join a well-established operation carrying out temperature-controlled trunking work with great overtime rate after 9.4 hours

This is a straightforward driving role focused on trunking between Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) and National Distribution Centres (NDCs), with no multi-drop deliveries. You will be responsible for ensuring loads are transported safely, efficiently and at the required temperature, while maintaining high standards of compliance and customer service.

If you’re an experienced HGV Class 1 driver looking for consistent work, professional equipment and a role with no multi-drop deliveries, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete temperature-controlled deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Trunk loads between RDCs and NDCs, with no multi-drop deliveries.
• Seal and unseal vehicle rear doors in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor refrigeration units throughout each journey and ensure required temperatures are maintained.
• Report any temperature discrepancies or refrigeration issues promptly to the depot.
• Safely couple and uncouple trailers in line with company procedures.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of goods.
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork, records and documentation.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with road transport legislation, company policies and health & safety procedures.
• Complete vehicle and trailer checks and report any defects or issues appropriately.

Duration: Temporary, Temp to Perm, Permanent

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: You’ll earn £22.64 PAYE p/h as a night rate and the night overtime rate is £28.25 which is payable after you have worked 9.6 hours.The Saturday rate is £28.25 p/h PAYE, and the Sunday rate is £39.62 p/h PAYEYou have a holiday entitlement of up to 28 days (pro rata).

Working Hours: The Night rate for this position is chargeable for shifts that start between 22:00 and 06:00Shift lengths are approximately 10 hours.

Closing Date: 20261013

Experience & Qualifications

• A full UK Drivers Licence with a HGV1 (C+E) entitlement.
• A minimum of 12 months continuous experience driving articulated lorries in the UK
• a valid Digi card
• a valid Driver CPC Card
• a good understanding of driver’s working hours and working time directive and understanding of how to avoid infringements.

You must not have any more than 6 points on your licence