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 CE 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 CE) 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 CE Driving Licence
• A valid Driver CPC / Driver Qualification Card (DQC)
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• A minimum of two years holding a Category CE 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.