Class 1 Driver Nights
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.00 to £32.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 December 2025 |
| Location: | Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0JS |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -102025-14497_1763387778 |
Summary
Class 1 Driver Nights - £16.00 per hour (Rising to £16.50 after 12 weeks) - Monday to Friday - Ongoing Work
The Best Connection are currently recruiting Class 1 (HGV1) Drivers for our client based in Team Valley, Gateshead. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional drivers looking for night trunking work with consistent hours, excellent pay, and the chance to join a reliable and supportive team throughout the busy period and beyond. New passes considered.
The Role:- Trunk runs to Coventry
- Working Monday to Friday
- Start time between 21:00 and 21:45
- Carrying out collections and deliveries as required
- Ensuring all goods are safely loaded, secured, and delivered on time
- Performing vehicle checks and maintaining high safety standards
- Communicating effectively with the transport team
- Must hold a valid Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
- Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card required
- Minimum of 6 months' Class 1 HGV driving experience
- Reliable, professional, and safety-conscious
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Monday to Friday nights
- Start time: Between 21:00 and 21:45
- Ongoing work with consistent weekly hours
- £16.00 per hour (Monday-Sunday)
- £16.50 per hour after 40 hours
- £16.50 per hour (Monday-Sunday) after 12 weeks
- £20.50 overtime rate after 12 weeks
- £32.50 bank holiday rate after 12 weeks
- Immediate starts available
- Weekly pay and holiday accrual
- 24/7 support from experienced consultants
- Online payslips
- Pension contributions
- Personal accident insurance
- Access to Perks at Work - exclusive employee discounts
Apply now to secure your place and start your next driving role in Team Valley, Gateshead with The Best Connection!
Suitable candidates will be invited to complete online registration.