Aligra Hinckley
Overview
Class 1 Driver – Day and Night Shifts | Melton Mowbray
Flexible hours with a leading petcare logistics company
Are you an experienced Class 1 driver looking to work flexible day or night shifts? Join a trusted client in the growing petcare sector, offering a temp-to-perm role based in Melton Mowbray. With shifts between 05:45-17:45 (day) and 17:45-05:45 (night), plus occasional ad-hoc driving, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career.
Have you worked for Eddie Stobart, DHL or Wincanton? If so, this could be the perfect next step where your skills will be highly valued and your experience recognised.
Why you’ll love this role:
- Competitive pay of £18.00 per hour, approximately £504 per 28-hour week, plus paid overtime
- Flexible shift patterns to suit day or night preference
- Work with a respected leader in the petcare industry
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position based on performance
- Supportive working environment with clear routes and schedules
What you’ll be doing:
- Loading and securely strapping your trailer before each journey
- Delivering goods safely and on time according to planned routes
- Conducting vehicle checks before and after your shift
- Maintaining hygiene and safety standards in line with company policy
- Reporting any delays or issues promptly to the logistics team
- Following all driving laws and company procedures
What we’re looking for:
- Valid Class 1 driving licence with a clean record
- Experience with day and/or night shifts in logistics or FMCG sectors
- Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
- Strong focus on safety and compliance
- Reliable, flexible, and good communication skills
Ready to drive your career forward?
Contact Aligra today to apply or discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail.
Aligra has been established since 2007, partnering with many of the UK’s leading logistics companies. We specialise in talent recruitment across Automotive & Engineering, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality, and Professional sectors.
Class 1 Driver needed in Melton Mowbray for flexible day or night shifts with a leading petcare logistics company. Pay is £18.00 per hour (around £504 per 28-hour week) plus paid overtime, with days 05:45–17:45 and nights 17:45–05:45, plus occasional ad-hoc driving. Temp-to-perm contract offering the chance to secure a permanent role based on performance.
- £18.00 per hour plus paid overtime
- Day shifts 05:45–17:45 or night shifts 17:45–05:45
- Temp-to-perm opportunity based on performance
- Based in melton mowbray
- Work with a respected petcare logistics business
- Clear routes and schedules with a supportive team
You’ll enjoy flexible shift options, reliable routes and a supportive working environment where safety and compliance come first. With a temp-to-perm pathway, it’s a great chance to build longer-term stability and progress with a well-known name in petcare logistics.