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HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights & Weekends) - guaranteed shifts

Company:The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:£20.30 to £34.60 an hour
Hours:Full-time
Location:Pontefract, WF9 2XR
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Temporary
Posting date:23 Oct 2026
Closing date:22 Nov 2026
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Summary

Class 1 Night & Weekend Drivers - South Elmsall (WF9) - Guaranteed Shifts Available

The Best Connection are currently recruiting

Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for

night and weekend shifts with our well-established retail client based in

South Elmsall, WF9.

THE SHIFTS ARE GUARANTEED UP TO 40-42 HOURS PER WEEK, NO CANCELLATIONS, PROVIDED ONE SHIFT IS A WEEKEND (SAT OR SUN AFTER/NIGHT)

The Role

You will be completing

trunking work to:

  • The client's

    • regional service centres across the UK

  • Third-party partner depots nationwide

This is

straightforward trunk work:

  • Pre-loaded trailers

  • No manual handling

  • Tip & turn operation, managed at the receiving depot

What We're Looking For

We're seeking professional drivers who:

  • Have

    • excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

  • Are

    • reliable and punctual

  • Maintain a

    • professional attitude at all times

Assessment & Training

All candidates will complete:

  • Driving Assessment:

    • Coupling/uncoupling

    • Reversing & manoeuvring

  • Paid Induction (4 days total):

  • 2 days classroom training:

  • Drivers' hours

  • Tachograph regulations

    • Highway Code knowledge check

  • 2 days on-road "buddy shifts" with an experienced driver:

    • Learning routes, paperwork & procedures

Pay Rates

  • £17.30/hr - Days (06:00-18:00)

  • £20.30/hr - Sun-Thu nights (22:00-06:00) & Sat days

  • £22.30/hr - Friday nights & Sundays

  • £24.85/hr - Saturday nights

  • £34.60/hr - Bank Holidays

Overtime: Paid at

1.33x after 42-45 hours per week

Why Work with The Best Connection?

  • Ongoing work available throughout

    • 2026

  • Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

  • Competitive pay rates

  • 28 days paid holiday

  • CPC training provided

  • Personal accident insurance

  • Pension scheme

  • Online registration & payslips

  • PAYE payroll (

    • no hidden admin fees)

About Us

The Best Connection Group Ltd, established in

1991, operates from

80+ branches nationwide, specialising in supplying temporary staff to the

industrial, HGV, warehouse, and distribution sectors.

Apply today to secure consistent, well-paid Class 1 work with a trusted employer.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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