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Class 1 Driver / LGV / HGV / Nights

Job details
Posting date: 05 December 2025
Salary: £46,000 to £48,000 per year
Additional salary information: + Bonus + Overtime + Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 January 2026
Location: Launceston, Cornwall
Remote working: On-site only
Company: AWD online
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: AWDO-P14172

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Summary

LGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

A great opportunity for an experienced LGV driving professional looking for stability, competitive pay and an award winning, market leading supportive employer within a growing logistics operation.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: HGV Driver, LGV Driver, Night Trunk Driver, Artic Driver, C+E Driver, Class 1 Trucker


SALARY: £46,000 to £48,000 per annum + Operational Excellence Bonus of up to £1.50 per hour + Paid Overtime + Benefits

LOCATION: Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 4 shifts per week on a rotational basis Monday to Friday


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a LGV Class 1 Driver within a successful and expanding logistics operation. As a LGV Class 1 Driver you will enjoy independence on the open road for long stretches but will be home again at the end of every shift.

As a LGV Class 1 Driver you will ensure safe and reliable transportation while complying with Road Transport Laws. You’ll benefit from modern vehicles, structured training and opportunities to develop new skills.

This role offers long-term job security, excellent facilities and the chance to progress your driving career within a forward-thinking organisation.


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DUTIES

Your duties as the LGV Class 1 Driver include:

• Vehicle Safety Checks: Conduct daily vehicle and trailer inspections

• Night Trunking: Transport freight safely and efficiently during night shifts

• Road Compliance: Follow Road Transport Laws and maintain safe driving practices

• Documentation: Complete accurate defect reports when required

• Operational Standards: Support high standards of operational excellence across the team

• Professional Driving: Represent the organisation positively through safe, considerate driving


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience of driving large goods vehicles

• Class 1 driving licence

• Driver CPC qualification card

• Experience with road safety procedures and transport law

• A positive, proactive and professional attitude


BENEFITS

• Brand new facility under construction
• Competitive pay rates with annual salary reviews
• Paid Overtime
• Operational Excellence (Op-Ex) Bonus: Learn more skills – Earn more money! Excellence is rewarded by giving additional bonus payments of up to £1.50 per hour
• Ongoing training, development & career opportunities
• Enhanced holiday increased in line with years of service
• Weekends & Bank holidays off allowing that work life balance
• Full training & on boarding provided including CPC renewal training
• Pension
• Life cover
• Supportive employee assistance programme with 24/7 GP service, Dental App


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14172

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