Class 1 Night Driver
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19.94 to £24.95 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Goole, DN14 7PA |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 3 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Oct 2026 |
Summary
HGV Class 1 (CE) Night Drivers
Howdens Joinery | Howden, East Yorkshire
The Best Connection is recruiting experienced
HGV Class 1 (CE) Drivers on behalf of our client,
Howdens Joinery, the UK's leading kitchen manufacturer.
We are looking for professional and reliable
Night Drivers to join their busy transport operation in
Howden, East Yorkshire, supporting increased volumes through to
mid-November, with ongoing opportunities available following successful assessment and induction.
The Role
Day Drivers
- Curtain-side trailer multi-drop deliveries
- Delivering flat-packed and palletised kitchen furniture to trade depots
- Occasional backloads on return journeys
- Start times typically between
04:00 and 09:00
Night Drivers
- Curtain-side trailer trunking work
- Deliveries to regional distribution centres (RDCs)
- Regular return loads of raw materials
- Start times typically between
15:00 and 21:00
What We're Looking For
This role requires a high level of professionalism and driving competence. Drivers must be confident with:
- Curtain-side trailers
- Load securing and strapping
- Vehicle coupling and uncoupling
- Tachograph and Working Time Directive compliance
- Safe and efficient driving practices
Driver performance is monitored through
Microlise, so candidates must be comfortable working within a KPI-driven operation.
Pay Rates
Monday to Friday: £19.94 per hour
Weekend Rate: £24.65 per hour
Night Shift Allowance: £15.66 per shift
Night Out Allowance: £31.65 per night
All breaks paid
Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift
Induction Process
Day Drivers
Two-day assessment and induction:
- Driver awareness and safety training
- Tachograph and Highway Code review
- Practical driving assessment
- Accompanied working shift
Night Drivers
One-night induction:
- Safety and compliance training
- Practical assessment
- Accompanied trunking shift
Successful candidates will have access to ongoing, full-time work.
Essential Requirements
- Valid HGV Class 1 (CE) licence
- Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience
- Recent and active Class 1 driving history
- Strong curtain-side and load-strapping experience
- Maximum 6 penalty points
- No DR, DG or DD endorsements
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for well-paid, ongoing work with one of the UK's leading manufacturers, we'd like to hear from you.
Call The Best Connection Goole today on 01405 780380 or apply online now.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.