Class 1 Driver (Night Shift)
About this role
Job Advertisement: Class 1 Driver (Night Shift)
Position: Class 1 Driver - Night Shift (Part-Time)
Location: Tamworth (A large, bustling picking depot serving major regional convenience retailers with over 2,000 deliveries per day)
Pay Rate: £20.45 to £22.75 per hour (Plus an additional £1.15 per hour for weekend work and an extra £1.15 per hour for hours worked between 22:00 and 06:00)
Job Type: Permanent - Part-Time
Shift Pattern: Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Start times between 20:00 and 00:00; 1 to 3 trunking drops per shift, with routes planned for 8 to 12 hours)
About the Role
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to partner with Greencore (following their combination with Bakkavor) to find dedicated logistics and driving talent. Greencore is one of the UK’s leading convenience food creators, employing over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots.
Operating out of their major Tamworth distribution facility, we are currently seeking an experienced and professional Class 1 Driver for weekend night shifts to manage safe, temperature-controlled trunking deliveries and uphold exceptional service standards.
Key Responsibilities
Trunking & Deliveries: Complete 1 to 3 drops per shift safely and efficiently while gathering signed or electronic Proof of Delivery (POD) documents.
Compliance & Regulations: Strictly adhere to EU Driver Hours, Road Transport Directive (RTD) regulations, tachograph systems, and temperature specifications for transported goods.
Vehicle Safety: Carry out thorough pre- and post-vehicle checks, report any defects promptly, and drive in a safe, fuel-efficient manner.
What We Are Looking For
Licence & Experience: Minimum of 6 months of HGV Class 1 experience in a similar working environment, a valid Driver CPC, and no unspent endorsements exceeding 6 points (speeding/parking only). Zero convictions for careless/dangerous driving or driving under the influence within the last 5 years.
Knowledge: Fully conversant with EC Directives, the UK Highway Code, and legal restrictions applicable to Large Goods Vehicles.
What You Will Get in Return
Competitive Pay: £20.45 to £22.75 per hour with enhanced weekend and night shift rates.
Financial Benefits: Holiday allowance, competitive matched pension contributions, life insurance up to 4x salary, and a company share-save scheme.
Perks & Wellbeing: Free on-site car parking, exclusive employee discount platform, full Wellbeing Centre access, and enhanced parental leave/menopause policies.
Career Growth: Comprehensive on-the-job training and ongoing professional development.
Job Advertisement: Class 1 Driver (Night Shift)
Position: Class 1 Driver - Night Shift (Part-Time)
Location: Tamworth (A large, bustling picking depot serving major regional convenience retailers with over 2,000 deliveries per day)
Pay Rate: £20.45 to £22.75 per hour (Plus an additional £1.15 per hour for weekend work and an extra £1.15 per hour for hours worked between 22:00 and 06:00)
Job Type: Permanent - Part-Time
Shift Pattern: Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Start times between 20:00 and 00:00; 1 to 3 trunking drops per shift, with routes planned for 8 to 12 hours)
About the Role
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to partner with Greencore (following their combination with Bakkavor) to find dedicated logistics and driving talent. Greencore is one of the UK’s leading convenience food creators, employing over 28,000 colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots.
Operating out of their major Tamworth distribution facility, we are currently seeking an experienced and professional Class 1 Driver for weekend night shifts to manage safe, temperature-controlled trunking deliveries and uphold exceptional service standards.
Key Responsibilities
Trunking & Deliveries: Complete 1 to 3 drops per shift safely and efficiently while gathering signed or electronic Proof of Delivery (POD) documents.
Compliance & Regulations: Strictly adhere to EU Driver Hours, Road Transport Directive (RTD) regulations, tachograph systems, and temperature specifications for transported goods.
Vehicle Safety: Carry out thorough pre- and post-vehicle checks, report any defects promptly, and drive in a safe, fuel-efficient manner.
What We Are Looking For
Licence & Experience: Minimum of 6 months of HGV Class 1 experience in a similar working environment, a valid Driver CPC, and no unspent endorsements exceeding 6 points (speeding/parking only). Zero convictions for careless/dangerous driving or driving under the influence within the last 5 years.
Knowledge: Fully conversant with EC Directives, the UK Highway Code, and legal restrictions applicable to Large Goods Vehicles.
What You Will Get in Return
Competitive Pay: £20.45 to £22.75 per hour with enhanced weekend and night shift rates.
Financial Benefits: Holiday allowance, competitive matched pension contributions, life insurance up to 4x salary, and a company share-save scheme.
Perks & Wellbeing: Free on-site car parking, exclusive employee discount platform, full Wellbeing Centre access, and enhanced parental leave/menopause policies.
Career Growth: Comprehensive on-the-job training and ongoing professional development.