Class 1 Night Driver
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Transportation
Driver, Truck Driver, Delivery, Transportation & Logistics
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
- 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
Two-day assessment and induction:
- Driver awareness and safety training
- Tachograph and Highway Code review
- Practical driving assessment
- Accompanied working shift
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
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