Night HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) – Refrigerated Freight

Optio Resourcing; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Company pension

Job summary

Optio Resourcing is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Night Driver for a temperature-controlled logistics company in Newark, Nottinghamshire. You will join a growing night team supporting nationwide refrigerated deliveries.

The role involves night trunking, driving refrigerated trailers, load temperature monitoring, and strict adherence to tachograph records and WTD requirements. A strong night-driving background helps you excel.

Qualifications

• Full UK C+E licence.
• Valid Driver CPC card and digital tachograph card.
• Proven Class 1 experience, ideally on nights.
• Chilled or frozen experience is an advantage.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.

Responsibilities

• Night trunking and delivery routes from Newark to depots nationwide.
• Driving refrigerated trailers and monitoring load temperatures during journeys.
• Completing vehicle checks, tachograph records and delivery paperwork accurately.
• Complying with drivers’ hours regulations and Working Time Directive.

Skills

Night driving

Regulatory compliance

Education

C+E Licence (Class 1)

Tools

Digital tachograph

Job description

Optio Resourcing is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 Night Driver for a temperature-controlled logistics company in Newark, Nottinghamshire. You will join a growing night team supporting nationwide refrigerated deliveries.

The role involves night trunking, driving refrigerated trailers, load temperature monitoring, and strict adherence to tachograph records and WTD requirements. A strong night-driving background helps you excel.