Permanent Night HGV Class 1 Driver – Trunking & Shunting

Drivers Today; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Drivers Today is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 / Category C+E Night Driver for an established operation in Telford, Shropshire. This is a permanent opportunity after an initial agency period of around three months, with the option to move onto a permanent contract.

You will perform night trunking and shunting duties, ensuring safety and on-time deliveries while maintaining a consistent schedule and familiar routes.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 / Category C+E licence.
• Valid Driver CPC.
• Digital Tachograph Card.
• Previous Class 1 driving experience.
• Confidence with trailer coupling and uncoupling.
• Trunking or shunting experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours regulations.
• Reliable attendance and timekeeping.
• Comfortable working permanent night shifts.
• A professional and safety-conscious attitude.

Responsibilities

• HGV Class 1 driving and night trunking between depots.
• Shunting and moving trailers as part of a busy night operation.
• Trailer collections and deliveries and routing to hubs.
• Coupling and uncoupling trailers safely and efficiently.
• Daily vehicle and trailer safety checks and paperwork.
• Collaborating with the night transport team and adhering to tachograph rules.

Skills

HGV Class 1 / Category C+E

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Previous Class 1 driving experience

Trailer coupling/uncoupling

Trunking/Shunting experience

Hours regulations knowledge

Reliability & timekeeping

Night shift experience

Professional & safety-conscious

Job description

Drivers Today is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 1 / Category C+E Night Driver for an established operation in Telford, Shropshire. This is a permanent opportunity after an initial agency period of around three months, with the option to move onto a permanent contract.

You will perform night trunking and shunting duties, ensuring safety and on-time deliveries while maintaining a consistent schedule and familiar routes.