Night-Shift HGV Class 1 Trunk Driver (C+E) – Temp-to-Perm

Consult2Recruit; Lewes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary-to-permanent opportunity

Job summary

Consult2Recruit is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Trunk Driver for a Newhaven operation in East Sussex. The role runs Monday to Friday, 18:30–06:30, with approximately 60 hours per week and a permanent salary of £42,000 per year.

The position involves trunking between Newhaven and Burton upon Trent, loading and unloading double-decker trailers, and completing all relevant checks and paperwork while maintaining safety and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Max 6 points on licence.
• 12 months C+E experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and working time regulations.
• Reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach.
• Comfortable working regular night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Start at the Newhaven depot and drive to Burton upon Trent.
• Unloading a double-decker trailer and loading the vehicle.
• Returning to Newhaven and completing all vehicle and paperwork checks.
• Ensuring deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time.
• Operate a regular trunking route between Newhaven and Burton upon Trent.

Skills

HGV Class1 Licence

Night shift

Regulatory knowledge

Safe driving

Job description

Consult2Recruit is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Trunk Driver for a Newhaven operation in East Sussex. The role runs Monday to Friday, 18:30–06:30, with approximately 60 hours per week and a permanent salary of £42,000 per year.

The position involves trunking between Newhaven and Burton upon Trent, loading and unloading double-decker trailers, and completing all relevant checks and paperwork while maintaining safety and on-time deliveries.