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Class 1 Night Driver

Company:The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:£19.63 to £26 an hour
Hours:Full-time
Location:Tamworth, B78 1SE
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:2 Sept 2026
Closing date:2 Oct 2026
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Summary

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Driver - National Trunking

Location: Dordon, Tamworth

Pay: £19.63 per hour | £26.00 per hour for a 6th shift

Shift Pattern: Sunday to Friday nights

Start Times: Between 19:00 and 03:00

The Best Connection Tamworth are currently recruiting experienced

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers to join a leading national logistics operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for consistent night work, regular bookings and long-term opportunities.

The Role

You will be responsible for completing national depot deliveries across the UK, primarily during night-time operations.

Your duties will include:

  • Completing nationwide depot deliveries

  • Delivering to closed depots during night operations

  • Completing approximately 2-4 depot deliveries per shift

    • .

  • Unloading using pump trucks and roll cages

  • Collecting and loading return empties

  • Completing vehicle checks and required paperwork

  • Vehicles will be pre-loaded, so no loading is required at the start of your shift

  • Working safely and in accordance with drivers' hours and company procedures

Please note

: This role involves manual handling. Suitable handling equipment is provided.

Pay & Working Hours

  • £19.63 per hour

    • .

  • £26.00 per hour for a 6th shift worked

    • .

  • Sunday to Friday nights

  • Start times between 19:00 and 03:00

    • .

  • Regular night work available

  • Long-term block bookings available

  • Ongoing work opportunities

Requirements

  • Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

  • Minimum 1 year's commercial Class 1 driving experience

    • .

  • Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card

  • Valid Digital Tachograph Card

  • Comfortable undertaking manual handling duties

  • Flexible to work national routes and night shifts

  • Willingness to undertake occasional tramping/overnight stays in the cab is preferred

  • Reliable and professional approach

Assessment Process

Successful applicants will be required to complete:

  • Practical driving assessment

  • Six-question competency test

  • Drug and alcohol screening via swab test

  • Urine test may be required if the swab result is inconclusive

Assessment slots are available from 18:30, with multiple slots available each day.

Training

Successful drivers will complete paid site training, which typically takes 3-4 days.

Training pay rates will be confirmed at the point of application.

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.

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