Class 1 Night Trunk Driver

Galaxy Personnel are currently recruiting for Class 1 Night Drivers, responsible for transporting heavy goods between major distribution hubs, depots, or warehouses during night-time hours.

Core Responsibilities:

Vehicle Checks: Conducting mandatory daily pre-departure and post-shift safety inspections (tyres, brakes, lights) and reporting any defects to the transport manager.

Legal Compliance: Strictly adhering to UK Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations, including managing tachograph records.

Route Planning: Navigating efficiently on quieter night roads, while remaining flexible to use alternative routes if diversions or accidents occur.

Skills Required

Qualifications: A valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC) and a Digital Tachograph Card.
Record: Typically no more than 6 penalty points for minor offences (no major endorsements)

Qualifications Required

Essential Requirements:
Experience: minimum 6 month driving experience
Experience of operating curtain sided vehicles
Licence: Full UK HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence.

Rate of Pay

£40,000.00 – £42,000.00 per year

Job ID – Class 1 Night Trunk Driver – Thetford