Aligra Andover
HGV Class 1 Driver – Nights | Romsey 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 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
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) role based in the Romsey/Southampton area, running scheduled night routes between regional hubs for a leading parcel distribution company. Enhanced pay rates are available for weekends, overtime and bank holidays. Contract type is not specified in the advert.
- Night shift HGV class 1 driving between regional hubs
- Enhanced rates for weekends bank holidays and overtime
- Long-distance trunking with clear predictable routes
- Loading securing and occasional unloading of pallets cages and containers
- Daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
- Scanning paperwork and communication with dispatch
- Ideal for drivers with royal mail DHL or hermes experience
You’ll get consistent night work with clear routes and the chance to boost earnings through enhanced rates for weekends, overtime and bank holidays. Join a reputable parcel distributor where drivers are supported with regular communication and engagement. It’s a solid option if you want stable hours and a long-distance trunking routine.