The Best Connection
Class 1 Night Driver
Class 1 Night Driver at The Best Connection, based in Manchester, North West, paying £19.00 - £34.50 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £19.00 - £34.50 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- Manchester, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- HGV Driving
- HGV Class 1
- Driver CPC
- Immediate start
12% below the typical rate for hgv driving
Reference jobs/class-1-night-driver__jn-072025-1842
About the role
Class 1 Night Driver
Job ref. JN -[phone removed]
Temporary
£19.00 - £34.50 per hour
Middleton
Apply nowContract: Full time
Weekly hours: 45
HGV Class 1 Night Driver | Middleton | Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts
The Best Connection Oldham is currently recruiting HGV Class 1 Night Drivers (C+E) for ongoing work with our well-established client based in Middleton, Greater Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Class 1 Drivers, CE Drivers, and HGV Night Drivers looking for regular work, competitive pay rates, and long-term assignments.
The Role
As a Class 1 Night Driver, you will be responsible for the delivery of caged products from the distribution centre to customer locations across the UK.
Duties include:
- Driving a Class 1 (C+E) vehicle safely and professionally.
- Delivering caged goods to customer sites.
- Operating a tail lift when required.
- Completing all vehicle checks and relevant paperwork.
- Complying with Driver's Hours and Working Time Regulations.
- Providing excellent customer service during deliveries.
Start times: Between 16:00 and 22:00
Full training will be provided during the initial induction period before moving onto a regular shift pattern.
Additional weekend shifts are available during peak trading periods.
Pay Rates
- Weekdays: £19.00 per hour
- Saturday: £25.87 per hour
- Sunday & Bank Holidays: £34.50 per hour
- Minimum 9 hours guaranteed per shift
Requirements
To be considered for this HGV Class 1 Driver role, you must have:
- Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience
- Valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card (UK issued)
- Minimum 90 days recorded driving activity on your Digital Tachograph
- Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations
- Knowledge of the UK motorway network
- Experience working with cage deliveries is advantageous
- Flexible and professional attitude to work
- Excellent reliability and timekeeping
- Two years' checkable work history
- Immediate availability preferred
Benefits
- Ongoing, regular work
- Weekly pay
- Competitive rates of pay
- Guaranteed minimum shift length
- Full support from The Best Connection team
- Opportunity for additional weekend work
If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver, CE Driver, LGV Driver, or Night Trunk Driver looking for work in Middleton, Oldham, Rochdale, Manchester, or the surrounding areas, apply today for an immediate start.
The Best Connection Oldham Connecting skilled HGV drivers with quality driving jobs across Greater Manchester.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
OldhamMiddleton, Greater Manchester
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Reference: jobs/class-1-night-driver__jn-072025-1842 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via The Best Connection
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