HGV1 W&D Trunk Driver (Nights)

Pertemps Milton Keynes

Bedford

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 46,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Job summary

Pertemps Milton Keynes seeks experienced HGV1 W&D Trunk Driver (Nights) for ongoing full-time work in Bedford.

The successful candidate will operate wag and drag vehicles on trunk runs linking Regional and National Distribution Centres. Shifts run Sunday to Thursday, with start times between 22:00 and 00:00, and pay is £19.22 per hour with weekly pay.

Qualifications

  • Valid UK Class 1 Licence
  • CPC Qualification Card
  • Digital Tachograph Card
  • Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience
  • No more than 6 penalty points
  • No DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements
  • Understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations
  • Professional, reliable and safety-focused approach

Responsibilities

  • Operate wag and drag vehicles on trunk runs between RDCs and NDCs
  • Carry out vehicle safety checks and complete transport paperwork
  • Adhere to Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations
  • Night-shift trunking with no store deliveries or multi-drop routes

Skills

Safe driving
Reliability
Night shifts

Tools

UK Class 1 Licence
CPC Qualification Card
Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Pertemps Milton Keynes seeks experienced HGV1 W&D Trunk Driver (Nights) for ongoing full-time work in Bedford.

The successful candidate will operate wag and drag vehicles on trunk runs linking Regional and National Distribution Centres. Shifts run Sunday to Thursday, with start times between 22:00 and 00:00. Pay is £19.22 per hour, weekly. No handball, store deliveries or multi-drop routes are involved. Applicants must hold a valid Class 1 licence and demonstrate safe, efficient driving plus reliability on night shifts. Immediate starts are available for suitable drivers seeking steady, straightforward trunking work within a professional transport operation.

The Important Bits
  • Bedford
  • £19.22 per hour
  • Sunday to Thursday
  • Start Times Between 22:00 and 00:00
  • Full-time, ongoing work
  • Wag & Drag Vehicles
  • RDC & NDC Trunking
  • No Handball
  • Clean, straightforward work
  • Weekly Pay
  • Immediate Starts Available

HGV1 W&D Trunk Driver (Nights)

The Role We're recruiting experienced Class 1 Drivers to join a busy transport operation based in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for straightforward night trunking work with no store deliveries, no multi-drop routes and no manual handling. You'll be driving modern wag and drag vehicles, completing trunk runs between Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) and National Distribution Centres (NDCs), ensuring freight is moved safely and efficiently throughout the network. Your shift will involve carrying out vehicle safety checks, completing scheduled trunking routes, accurately completing transport paperwork and adhering to Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations. If you're looking for consistent night work, reliable hours and a role that lets you focus on driving, this could be the perfect fit.

Essential Requirements
  • Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
  • Valid CPC Qualification Card
  • Digital Tachograph Card
  • Minimum 12 months' recent Class 1 driving experiencePrevious wag and drag experience preferred
  • No more than 6 penalty points on your licence
  • No DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements
  • Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations
  • Professional, reliable and safety-focused approach

Email: nikki.carpenter@pertemps.co.uk Call: 01908 208500 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/RNESUFJYR7A4E1

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