Class 1 Driver Nights
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.50 to £19.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | City of Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2EJ |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -082025-4782_1765986230 |
Summary
Class 1 Day & Night Drivers Wanted - Join Our Team in Preston!
We're looking for experienced Class 1 drivers to join our professional team. If you have at least 6 months' experience and want varied, rewarding work, this is the role for you!
Job Details:
- Contract Type: Full Time / Part Time / Placement
- Location: Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn, Lancaster
- Position: Class 1 (C+E) Night Trunk Driver
- Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Temp-to-Perm
- Location: Various depots (e.g., Preston, Chorley, Blackpool, Blackburn, Lancaster)
- Start Times: Typically between 17:00 and 22:00
- Pay Rate: £15.28 - £19.00 per hour (overtime may apply)
- Minimum Hours: Guaranteed 8 hours per shift
Requirements
- Valid Class 1 (Category C+E) licence with no more than 6 points
- At least 1 year's experience driving a Class 1 Lorry
- Up-to-date CPC and Digital Tachograph
- 2 references from roles in the transport industry
- Vehicle Safety Checks: Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections to ensure road worthiness.
- Trunking Runs: Drive articulated vehicles (Class 1 / C+E) on planned routes between hubs.
- Load Security: Ensure loads are correctly secured and comply with weight regulations.
- Paperwork & Compliance: Complete delivery notes, maintain tachograph records, and adhere to driver hours regulations.
- Communication: Report delays, incidents, or issues promptly to the transport office.
- Night Driving: Operate safely during night hours, maintaining alertness and following all traffic laws.
- Between 17:00 and 22:00, depending on route schedules.
- Weekly Pay - Get paid every week, hassle-free
- 24/7 On-Call Support - We're here whenever you need us
- Temp-to-Perm Opportunities - Secure long-term employment
- Minimum 8 Hours Pay Per Shift - Guaranteed earnings
- Consistent Weekly Pay - Reliable income for peace of mind
Call us today on 01772 201 777 and take the next step in your driving career!
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.