Aligra Didcot
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 afternoon/night shift role in Manchester?
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 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 Evri ? If so, this could be the next step in your driving career!
Why you’ll love this role:
(As of 9.11.26 all rates after 12 weeks are paid from day 1)
- Starting at £18.15PH (increasing to £19.15ph after 12 weeks)
- Overtime paid after 8 hours at £25.25 (increasing to £27.25 after 12 weeks)
- Saturday £23.52ph (increasing to £24.52 after 12 weeks) Overtime paid after 8 hours at £25.25
- Sunday (flat rate) £26.25ph (increasing to £27.25 after 12 weeks)
- Bank holiday (flat rate) £34.42ph (increasing to £35.42ph after 12 weeks)
- 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.
Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive and Engineering, Driving and Industrial, Hospitality and Professional and Executive sectors.
HGV Class 1 drivers are wanted in Manchester for consistent afternoon and night shifts with a leading parcel distribution company. Pay starts at £18.15 per hour, rising to £19.15 after 12 weeks, with enhanced overtime, weekend and bank holiday rates; the contract type is not specified in the advert.
- Starting pay of £18.15 per hour
- Rising pay rates after 12 weeks
- Overtime up to £25.25 per hour
- Sunday pay up to £26.25 per hour
- Bank holiday pay up to £34.42 per hour
- Predictable long-distance night routes
- Regional hub driving
- Supportive driver-focused team
- Hgv class 1 experience required
Enjoy stable schedules, competitive enhanced rates and the opportunity to work with a reputable parcel distributor connecting key regional hubs. You’ll be supported by a communicative team where your driving skills and professional approach are valued.