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HGV Class 1 Driver – Nights

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  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Temp to Perm
  • Guildford
  • £18.15-£35.42 per hour

Aligra Andover

HGV Class 1 Driver – Nights | Guildford Area

Drive for a leading parcel distribution company with enhanced pay rates and excellent benefits!

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 driver looking for a rewarding night shift role in the Guildford 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

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HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights) role in the Guildford area with a leading parcel distribution company. You’ll work consistent night routes between regional hubs, with enhanced pay rates available for weekends, overtime and bank holidays. Contract type not specified in the advert.

  • Night shift HGV class 1 driving in the guildford area
  • Long-distance trunking between regional hubs
  • Enhanced rates for weekends
  • Overtime and bank holidays
  • Reputable parcel distribution operation with predictable routes
  • Supportive team with regular communication and driver engagement
  • Mix of pallets
  • Cages and containers with occasional unloading
  • Daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
  • Scanning and paperwork with dispatch communication

You’ll get stable, consistent night work with predictable routes, plus the chance to boost earnings through enhanced weekend, overtime and bank holiday rates. It’s a well-known parcel distribution environment where professional drivers are valued and supported through strong communication and engagement.