Night Trunking Class 1

QS Recruitment Ltd; Ambergate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

QS Recruitment Ltd is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 drivers to join an established transport operation in the Belper and Ambergate area. The role centers on trunking between depots with no multi-drop deliveries, offering a reliable weekly schedule on night shifts.

You will perform safety checks, report defects promptly, and follow company procedures, road transport legislation and health and safety requirements. This is a temporary ongoing position with PAYE earnings.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK HGV Class 1 licence with Category C+E entitlement.
• Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous HGV Class 1 driving experience required; trunking or pallet network experience advantageous.
• Dependable and safety-conscious; able to follow transport regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive palletised goods between depots on trunking routes.
• Complete daily vehicle safety checks and report defects.
• Operate night shifts and maintain on-time deliveries.
• Adhere to road transport regulations and health and safety procedures.

Skills

HGV driving experience

Night driving

Safety-conscious

Tools

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

Prefer night driving and straightforward depot-to-depot runs with no multi drop? We’re recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join an established transport operation in the Belper and Ambergate area, offering regular trunking work and ongoing opportunities.

You’ll be responsible for transporting palletised goods between depots as part of an established pallet network operation. Your main focus will be completing trunking runs safely and efficiently, ensuring loads arrive at their destinations on schedule.

There are no multi-drop deliveries or manual unloading duties, making this a straightforward driving position where you can focus on the road.

You’ll also be expected to complete daily vehicle safety checks, report any defects promptly and follow company procedures, road transport legislation and health and safety requirements.

Duration: This is an ongoing temporary position offering the potential for long-term work and a reliable weekly schedule.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: The role pays £17.00 per hour. Drivers paid through PAYE can accrue up to 28 days’ annual leave pro rata.

Working Hours: The position operates Monday to Friday on night shifts, with flexible start times between 17:00 and 22:00. You’ll benefit from a regular weekday schedule and consistent work throughout the week.

Closing Date: 20261112

Experience & Qualifications

You must hold a valid UK HGV Class 1 licence with Category C+E entitlement, a valid Driver CPC qualification and a Digital Tachograph Card.

Previous HGV Class 1 driving experience is essential, while experience with trunking or pallet network operations would be advantageous.

You’ll need to be dependable, safety-conscious and capable of completing journeys responsibly while following all relevant transport regulations.