Aligra Andover
HGV Class 1 Driver – Nights
Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 driver looking for a rewarding night shift role in the Exeter 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 for a well-known parcel distributor in the Exeter area, running long-distance trunk routes between regional hubs. Pay is £18.15–£35.42 per hour with enhanced rates for weekends, bank holidays and overtime. Contract type and exact shift times/pattern are not specified, but this is a consistent night-shift role.
- £18.15–£35.42 per hour with enhanced weekend
- Bank holiday and overtime rates
- Consistent night work on predictable trunk routes between regional hubs
- Work with a reputable parcel distribution operation
- Supportive team environment with regular driver communication and engagement
- Mainly hub-to-hub driving with some loading and securing (pallets
- Cages and containers)
If you like reliable night work and steady routes, this role offers consistency and strong earning potential through enhanced rates. You’ll be part of a well-established parcel network where your HGV Class 1 experience is valued, with a supportive team and clear communication. It’s a great next step for drivers from Royal Mail, DHL or Hermes looking for stable, long-distance hub runs.