Aligra Andover
HGV Class 1 Driver – Nights
Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 driver looking for a rewarding night shift role in the Southampton 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 Southampton area, working long-distance trunking between regional hubs for a well-known parcel distributor. Pay is £18.15–£35.42 per hour with enhanced rates for weekends, overtime and bank holidays. This is a night-shift role with consistent, predictable routes (contract type not specified).
- £18.15–£35.42 per hour
- Night shifts with consistent long-distance routes
- Enhanced rates for weekends bank holidays and overtime
- Trunking parcels between regional hubs
- Supportive team with regular communication and driver engagement
You’ll get stable night work with clear routes and strong earning potential thanks to enhanced weekend, overtime and bank holiday rates. It’s a recognised parcel operation where drivers are valued and kept in the loop, making it a solid next step if you’ve worked with Royal Mail, DHL or Hermes.