Class 1 HGV Night Driver

<p><strong>HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers Wanted</strong></p>

<p><br>
<strong>Location:</strong> Heathrow<br>
<strong>Salary:</strong> <strong>£65,520</strong> to <strong>£72,500 per year</strong> (PAYE – including holiday pay)<br>
<strong>Shifts:</strong> Night shifts, flexible start times <strong>(17:00 - 22:00)</strong><br>
<strong>Hours:</strong> Minimum paid <strong>12-hour shifts</strong></p>

<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>

<p>Join a top player in the airfreight cargo industry! Due to a major contract with the UK’s largest airline, we’re expanding our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced <strong>Night</strong> <strong>HGV Class 1</strong> (C+E) drivers looking for stable, high-paying work with regular long-distance routes and occasional overnight stays.</p>

<p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p>

<p>High earning potential – up to £72,500 with overtime<br>
Guaranteed minimum 12-hour shifts<br>
Stable, long-term work with a leading airfreight company<br>
<strong>Support in obtaining required certifications</strong> (Cargo Operative, DBS, Immediate starts available (subject to compliance, which we will help you with)</p>

<p><strong>What You Need:</strong></p>

<p>HGV Class 1 (C+E) license – Minimum 2 years’ experience<br>
Valid CPC & Digital Tachograph card<br>
Maximum 6 points on license (No DR, DD, or IN convictions)<br>
<strong>5-year employment history</strong> (no gaps over 28 days) – must provide HMRC employment history<br>
<strong>DBS Check </strong>(dated within last 10 weeks) – we can assist you in obtaining one<br>
<strong>Cargo Operative Certificate (Level D)</strong> – we can assist you<br>
Willingness to take a driving assessment with an approved examiner</p>

<p><strong>Preferred </strong>(but NOT essential – training available if need be!)<strong>:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Dangerous Goods (Category 8) certification</li>
<li>Manual Handling & Health & Safety Awareness</li>
<li> Working at Heights Training</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Note:</strong> If you don’t currently have the required training & DBS certificates, we’ll guide you through the process! Some costs may apply, but we assist you 100% along the way.</p>

<p><strong>Ready to Apply?</strong></p>

<p>CLICK ‘APPLY NOW’ – We’ll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.</p>

<p>Or call Driver Hire Twickenham and Heathrow today! We have multiple roles available, so even if this one isn’t right for you, we’d love to help you find your perfect fit.</p>

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