HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights
Location: National UK Routes
Pay Rate: £19.63 per hour
6th Shift Rate: £26.00 per hour
Shift Pattern: Sunday to Friday nights
Start Times: Between 19:00 and 03:00
Contract: Ongoing Temporary Assignment
The Best Connection Tamworth are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Drivers to join a leading national logistics operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for consistent night work, regular bookings and the potential for long-term block assignments.
The Role - HGV Class 1 Driver
You will be responsible for completing nationwide depot deliveries across the UK, working during night operations.
Your duties will include:
- Completing national deliveries to closed depots.
- Making approximately 2-4 depot deliveries per shift.
- Unloading deliveries using pump trucks and roll cages.
- Collecting and loading return empties.
- Driving pre-loaded vehicles - no loading required at the start of your shift.
Please note: This role involves manual handling. Roll cages can weigh up to 350kg, although suitable handling equipment is provided.
Pay Rates & Benefits
- £19.63 per hour.
- £26.00 per hour when working a 6th shift.
- Consistent night work available.
- Long-term block bookings.
- Ongoing contract opportunities.
Working Hours
- Sunday to Friday nights.
- Start times between 19:00 and 03:00.
- National UK routes.
Requirements
- Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence.
- Valid Driver CPC.
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
- Comfortable undertaking manual handling duties.
- Flexible to work night shifts and national routes.
- Drivers willing to undertake occasional tramping (overnight stays in the cab) are preferred
Benefits of Working with The Best Connection
- Weekly pay (every Friday).
- Online payslips.
- Pension contribution.
- Ongoing temporary assignment.
- 28 days' paid annual leave pro rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays).
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights in Tamworth employer: THE BEST CONNECTION GROUP
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