Night Trunk HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver – Night Trunking – Hillington Industrial Estate, Paisley – £40,000 Per Annum
People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in Hillington Industrial Estate, Paisley.
This is a fantastic opportunity offering a £40,000 annual salary, permanent employment from day one, Monday to Friday night shifts, ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression.
£40,000 Per Annum | Permanent From Day One | Monday to Friday | 19:00–05:00 | Night Shifts | Career Progression
This position is ideal for applicants who have previously worked as an HGV Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, Category C+E Driver, CE Driver, Articulated Lorry Driver or Night Trunking Driver.
Shifts

• Monday to Friday

• Night shifts

• 19:00–05:00

• Flexibility in working hours may be required to meet operational requirements
Rates of Pay
• £40,000 per annum

• Permanent, full-time employment
Benefits
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will receive:

• Permanent employment from day one

• Competitive annual salary of £40,000

• Monday to Friday working pattern

• Stable and consistent night shifts

• Ongoing training and development

• Supportive and professional working environment

• Opportunity to join an established transport operation

• Career progression opportunities
Day-to-Day Duties
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Operating HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) vehicles safely and efficiently

• Completing deliveries and collections throughout the UK

• Loading and unloading vehicles in line with company procedures

• Using appropriate loading and unloading equipment

• Ensuring all loads are safely secured before and during transportation

• Maintaining the security and integrity of loads throughout each journey

• Following relevant transport legislation and company procedures

• Complying with vehicle safety requirements and road traffic regulations

• Operating digital tachographs correctly

• Adhering to drivers' hours regulations and the Working Time Directive

• Maintaining a professional and courteous approach with customers, colleagues and management
Essential Skills
To be successful as an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:

• A valid UK Category C+E Driving Licence

• A valid Driver CPC / Driver Qualification Card (DQC)

• A valid Digital Tachograph Card

• A minimum of two years holding a Category C+E licence

• A minimum age of 25 due to stated insurance requirements

• Good knowledge of UK roads and major routes

• Good understanding of the Highway Code and vehicle speed limits

• Knowledge of drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and the Working Time Directive

• Experience manually loading, unloading and securing freight

• A reliable, professional and safety-conscious approach to work
Driving Licence Requirements
The following are not accepted under the stated driving criteria:

• Drink or drug-related driving endorsements within the past 10 years

• Driving disqualifications within the past five years

• Licence endorsement codes beginning with IN, CD, DD, DR or BA

Desirable Experience

• A minimum of two years' commercial driving experience

• Previous experience with night trunking operations

• Experience completing UK-wide deliveries and collections
Training Provided

• Required Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) training following satisfactory background checks

• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your employment
Apply
If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a permanent position offering £40,000 per annum, Monday to Friday night shifts and opportunities for career progression, apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.