HGV Class 1 Night Driver

We are recruiting a reliable and experienced Class 1 (C+E) Night Driver.

This role involves the safe and efficient movement of trailers between sites, ensuring production and warehouse operations are fully supported overnight. This is a regular, planned operation with consistent routes, start times, and workloads, suited to drivers who value stability and routine.

Responsibilities

• Safely couple and uncouple trailers, ensuring all connections are secure
• Complete vehicle and trailer checks in line with company and legal requirements
• Ensure loads are transported safely, securely, and in line with site rules
• Maintain accurate completion of all required paperwork and digital records
• Adhere to Drivers’ Hours, Working Time Directive, and company compliance standards
• Communicate effectively with site teams, transport planners, and supervisors
• Represent the business professionally when on customer and factory sites
• Report defects, delays, or incidents promptly in line with company procedures

Skills

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• Previous Class 1 driving experience Good understanding of drivers’ hours and compliance requirements
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently on night shifts
• Previous experience working on factory or warehouse sites (Desirable)
• Familiarity with night operations and controlled shunt movements (Desirable)

Benefits

Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:

• Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
• Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
• Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
• Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
• Free Eye Test and up to £69 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
• Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
• Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
• Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
• Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.
• Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us.
• Group Life Policy: We've got you covered.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport
• Flexible Career Pathway: Grow with us!
• Supply Chain Academy: We create, deliver and manage learning that strengthens our organisation and the wider supply chain.
• Enhanced Holiday Scheme: we believe loyalty should be rewarded.
• Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn we offer apprenticeships that build talent in vital areas like technology, people, finance, operations and much more.
• Private Health Care: We are committed to your wellbeing.