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HGV Class 1 Driver - Nights

Job details
Posting date: 11 April 2026
Salary: £43,500 to £44,000 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: PAYE Auto enrolled pension, Holiday accrued, Direct employment
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 May 2026
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Millison Chase Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: STORD

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Summary

HGV Class 1 Driver – Night Store Distribution Driver (Temp to Perm)
Location: West Midlands
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Shift Pattern: Night Shifts – Start times between 17:00 and 22:00
Pay Rate: £17.50 per hour / Approx. £45,000 per annum

Millison Chase Limited is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join a professional retail store distribution operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable and self-motivated driver seeking stable, long-term night work with permanent career prospects.

This role is offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with the intention of moving successful candidates into a permanent role as quickly as possible. The standard pathway is permanent placement after 12 weeks, although this may happen sooner depending on performance, attendance, and business needs.

Role Overview:
This is a night-time store distribution role delivering to retail outlets for a major retail brand. Drivers will work independently as lone workers and must be comfortable managing store deliveries without direct supervision.

You will be responsible for opening delivery locations, unloading stock from the vehicle, and moving goods safely into store premises using tail lift equipment and electric pallet movers.

Deliveries will include a combination of:
Pallets
Roll cages
Mixed cage and pallet loads

Key Responsibilities:
Safely operate an HGV Class 1 vehicle for night store deliveries

Complete store deliveries efficiently and securely during overnight hours

Work independently as a lone worker at delivery sites
Open and access delivery locations as required
Unload stock using tail lift and electric pallet truck equipment
Move pallets and cages safely into designated store areas
Complete delivery paperwork accurately
Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and defect reporting

Requirements:
Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
Previous store delivery/distribution experience preferred
Experience using tail lifts and electric pallet movers advantageous
Ability to work independently and responsibly on night shifts
Strong reliability and punctuality essential
Drug and Alcohol testing and driver assessments carried out prior to job starting

Benefits:
Competitive pay at £17.50 per hour
Approximate annual earnings of £45,000
Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects
Permanent role offered as soon as suitable, typically within 12 weeks
Supportive recruitment process through Millison Chase Limited

To apply, please contact:
Millison Chase Limited
Email: Transport@MillisonChase.com
Phone: 01527910688
Website: www.MillisonChase.com

Millison Chase Limited is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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