The Best Connection
Class 1 Driver
Class 1 Driver at The Best Connection, based in Middlesbrough, North East, paying £18.50 - £37.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £18.50 - £37.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- Middlesbrough, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 1
- Forklift
10% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference 593660530983969142
About the role
HGV Class 1 (LGV C+E) Night Driver
Location: Middlesbrough Depot
Pay Rates (PAYE):
- £18.50/hr (Monday to Friday
- £27.75/hr (Saturday)
- £37.00/hr (Sunday & Bank Holidays)
Hours: Approx. 01:00 to 11:00 | Night Shift
Vehicles: Brand-New Fleet | Double-Deck Curtain-Siders
Looking for premium pay rates and a premium fleet? The Best Connection is working in close partnership with a leading client in Middlesbrough to source professional HGV Class 1 (LGV C+E) Drivers for ongoing night shifts. Take the wheel of a brand-new vehicle with massive earning potential, especially over the weekends!
Why Join Us?
- Incredible Premium Pay: Boost your earnings significantly with £27.75/hr on Saturdays and a massive £37.00/hr on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
- Drive the Best Equipment: Enjoy your shifts in comfort operating a brand-new fleet of modern Class 1 vehicles.
- No Handballing / Easy Freight: Rest easy knowing all goods are loaded and unloaded via Forklift-this is straightforward trunking work between depots.
- Exclusive Driver Perks: Gain full access to our Perks at Work scheme, alongside holiday entitlement, personal accident insurance, pension provision, and easy online payslips.
- Stable, Ongoing Work: Secure a reliable schedule with consistent, long-term assignments.
The Role
Operating out of the Middlesbrough depot, you will manage night trunking runs to keep the network moving efficiently.
- Duties: Safe operation of a Class 1 (C+E) vehicle performing smooth trunk runs between depots.
- Equipment: Working with double-deck curtain-side trailers.
- Schedule: Consistent night shifts starting at approximately 01:00am and finishing around 11:00am.
What We Need From You
- Valid "C+E" Licence (Just 6 months driving experience required)
- Up-to-date CPC and Digi Card
- Clean record with no more than 6 points (No DD or DR endorsements)
- Professional attitude and great customer service skills
Ready to Apply?
Getting started is simple. Apply today and you will be invited to register completely online through our streamlined digital onboarding system.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 593660530983969142 · Posted 35 minutes ago · Closes 8 Dec 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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