HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Northampton Business Directory; Daventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Night Driver for immediate starts in Daventry. The role includes trunking, manual handling, and driving curtain sided vehicles, with shifts typically starting at 17:00. Candidates must hold a valid HGV Class 1 license and have at least 6 months of experience. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £20 per hour with opportunities for ongoing work and support from knowledgeable consultants.

Benefits

Free access to perks scheme

Exclusive discounts on various products

Qualifications

• Valid HGV C+E HGV Class 1 Driver License.
• 6 months experience is essential.
• Valid CPC Card.
• Valid Digital Card.
• Clean Driving License with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Trunking to RDC's and other depots.
• Manual handling to help unload the vehicle.
• Wheeled deliveries involving pushing pallets with a pump truck.
• Monday to Friday shifts starting at 17:00.
• Driving curtain sided vehicles.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Driver License

Experience with trunking

Manual handling skills

Knowledge of tachograph law

Job description

HGV Class 1 Night Driver for immediate starts in Daventry

Pure Staff are recruiting for a HGV Class 1 Night Driver for the following role.

Pay rates

Nights: Monday to Friday £20 Per Hour

Please note, the above rate quoted does not include holiday pay as that is paid separately when you book holiday.

Hourly pay rate is £20 and you will accrue £2.41 per hour in holiday pay for every hour worked, which is banked and paid to you when you take annual leave. We do this to make sure our drivers are fairly paid and encouraged to take proper time off work as we believe regular rest is essential for safety and mental wellbeing of all workers.

While working with Pure Staff, you are employed and paid directly by us - no umbrella companies, no processing fees, no outsourced payroll - just simple PAYE with accurate, on-time payslips directly from our experienced in‑house payroll team. Plus, after your first payment you'll receive free access to our perks scheme, giving you exclusive discounts on electronics, travel, clothing, home, fitness, wellbeing and more.

Duties of the HGV Class 1 Night Driver

• Trunking to RDC's and other depots
• Manual handling involved as need to help unload vehicle
• Wheeled deliveries which involves pushing or pallets with a pump truck
• Monday to Friday shifts
• 17:00 start time
• Curtain sided vehicles

We require HGV Class 1 Night Driver immediately for temporary work for a client who specialises in distribution across the whole of the UK. Our customer in Daventry is one of our largest clients based in the Northamptonshire area and are well known for treating their drivers well from previous and current positive feedback.

Our client will be accepting a Class 1 Driver who fits the criteria listed below:

The ideal HGV Class 1 Night Driver will have

• Have a valid HGV C+E HGV Class 1 Driver License
• 6 months experience is essential for this role.
• Valid CPC Card
• Valid Digital Card
• Clean Driving License with no more than 6 points (No TT TS MS DR DD) codes.

Shifts can be long but in keeping with tachograph law up to 10 to 12 hours per shift on average.

What's in it for you?

• Possibility of ongoing work
• Experienced and knowledgeable consultants
• Working with a family run successful business.

To apply for this vacancy, please press APPLY NOW and a member of the driving team would be more than happy to discuss this role further with yourself or answer any questions you may have.