HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights & Weekends) - guaranteed shifts
The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary
£20.30 to £34.60 an hour
Location
Pontefract, WF9 2XR
Contract type
Full time
Job description
- About
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
- Are
- Maintain a
excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
reliable and punctual
professional attitude at all times
Assessment & Training
All candidates will complete:
- Coupling/uncoupling
- Reversing & manoeuvring
- 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
Driving Assessment:
Paid Induction (4 days total):
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
- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
- Personal accident insurance
- Pension scheme
- Online registration & payslips
- PAYE payroll (
2026
Competitive pay rates
28 days paid holiday
CPC training provided
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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