HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights & Weekends) - guaranteed shifts
- Full-time
Class 1 Night & Weekend Drivers - South Elmsall (WF9) - Guaranteed Shifts Available
The Best Connection are currently recruiting Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for night and weekend shifts with our well-established retail client based in South Elmsall, WF9.
THE SHIFTS ARE GUARANTEED UP TO 40-42 HOURS PER WEEK, NO CANCELLATIONS, PROVIDED ONE SHIFT IS A WEEKEND (SAT OR SUN AFTER/NIGHT)
The Role
You will be completing trunking work to:
- The client's regional service centres across the UK
- Third-party partner depots nationwide
This is straightforward trunk work:
- Pre-loaded trailers
- No manual handling
- Tip & turn operation, managed at the receiving depot
What We're Looking For
We're seeking professional drivers who:
- Have excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Are reliable and punctual
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times
Assessment & Training
All candidates will complete:
- Driving Assessment:
- Coupling/uncoupling
- Reversing & manoeuvring
- Paid Induction (4 days total):
- 2 days classroom training:
- Drivers' hours
- Tachograph regulations
- Highway Code knowledge check
- 2 days on-road "buddy shifts" with an experienced driver:
- Learning routes, paperwork & procedures
Pay Rates
- £17.30/hr - Days (06:00-18:00)
- £20.30/hr - Sun-Thu nights (22:00-06:00) & Sat days
- £22.30/hr - Friday nights & Sundays
- £24.85/hr - Saturday nights
- £34.60/hr - Bank Holidays
Overtime: Paid at 1.33x after 42-45 hours per week
Why Work with The Best Connection?
- Ongoing work available throughout 2026
- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
- Competitive pay rates
- 28 days paid holiday
- CPC training provided
- Personal accident insurance
- Pension scheme
- Online registration & payslips
- PAYE payroll (no hidden admin fees)
About Us
The Best Connection Group Ltd, established in 1991, operates from 80+ branches nationwide, specialising in supplying temporary staff to the industrial, HGV, warehouse, and distribution sectors.
Apply today to secure consistent, well-paid Class 1 work with a trusted employer.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.