HGV Class 1 Night Driver

  • Job Reference: 117/01365
  • Date Posted: 3 July 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Doncaster & Barnsley
  • Location: Rotherham, Yorkshire
  • Salary: £19.62 Per Hour
  • Job Type: Contract, Permanent, Temporary

Job Description

HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Location: Rotherham
Pay Rate: £19.62 per hour
Job Type: Night Shift (Monday - Friday / (open to working occasional Sundays)

Potential for Temp to Perm! 

 

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Class 1 Night Driver to join a well-established and respected logistics operation in the automotive distribution sector. This role involves trunking and depot-to-depot deliveries, ensuring automotive parts are transported safely and efficiently during night operations.

 

 Key responsibilities:

  • Ensure safe and timely transportation of goods between distribution centres and regional depots

  • Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects

  • Maintain accurate delivery paperwork and electronic logs

  • Manual handling required, including pushing crates on and off the vehicle


 

What we are looking for:

  • Valid Class 1 licence

  • Must have at least 2 years Class 1 driving experience

  • Valid CPC & Tacho Card

  • Digital tachograph card

  • Good understanding of UK driving regulations and compliance


 

Why work for Driver Hire:

Driver Hire Doncaster is part of Driver Hire Nationwide, the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruiter. We provide regular, ongoing and varied work from multiple clients across Doncaster and surrounding areas. But it's more than just a job with us, we treat you as a true professional and offer a warm and friendly place to work.

We're proud of the fact that in our latest satisfaction survey (December 2022):

  • 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire

  • 97% rated the level of respect received as Excellent/Good

  • Nearly two thirds (67%) said they would definitely recommend working for us