Aligra Andover
HGV Class 1 Driver – Nights
Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 driver looking for a rewarding night shift role in the Bridgwater area? Join a well-known parcel distributor where your skills will be valued and you’ll play a vital role in keeping goods moving efficiently across regional hubs. This long-distance driving opportunity offers consistent nightly schedules, enhanced pay for weekends, overtime, and bank holidays, making it perfect for drivers who want stable hours and competitive earnings.
Have you worked for Royal Mail, DHL, or Hermes? If so, this could be the next step in your driving career!
Why you’ll love this role:
- Enhanced rates for weekend, bank holiday, and overtime work
- Work for a reputable parcel distributor with clear, predictable night routes
- Opportunity to work long-distance, connecting key regional hubs
- Supportive team environment with regular communication and driver engagement
Key responsibilities:
- Operate HGV Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently on scheduled night-time routes
- Follow detailed routing and scheduling to ensure timely parcel delivery and collection between hubs
- Manage loading, securing, and occasional unloading of freight including pallets, cages, and containers
- Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections and complete defect reports as required
- Handle shipment paperwork, scan consignments accurately, and maintain communication with dispatch teams
- Adhere to all relevant road safety and company policies to ensure compliance and safety
What we’re looking for:
- Valid HGV Class 1 licence with a clean driving record
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar heavy goods driving role
- Ability to work night shifts consistently and reliably
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail for managing freight and documentation
- Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude
Pay: £18.15-£35.42 per hour
Ready to apply?
Contact Aligra now to secure your place in this fantastic night driving opportunity. We recruit on behalf of our client and will guide you through the application process with ease.
HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights) needed in the Bridgwater area, running long-distance trunk routes between regional parcel hubs. Pay is £18.15–£35.42 per hour with enhanced rates for weekends, overtime and bank holidays. This is a night-shift driving role with consistent, predictable routes.
- £18.15–£35.42 per hour
- Night shifts with consistent schedules
- Enhanced rates for weekends bank holidays and overtime
- Long-distance trunking between regional parcel hubs
- Supportive team with regular communication and driver engagement
- Loading securing and occasional unloading of pallets cages and containers
- Daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
- Scanning consignments and completing paperwork accurately
You’ll be joining a reputable parcel distributor with clear, predictable night routes and steady work. Enhanced pay for weekends, overtime and bank holidays can boost your earnings while you keep your hours consistent. With a supportive team and good driver engagement, it’s a solid next step for drivers from Royal Mail, DHL or Hermes.