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HGV 1 Driver

Key Information

HGV 1 Driver

Job Title:

Reference:

ECL-0622BC6B

Posted:

27 October 2026

Location:

East Midlands Gateway

Contract Type:

Temp to Perm

Shifts:

Nights

Pay Rate:

£16.50 - £25.50 ph

Job Description

Eclipse Recruitment Driving Solutions is recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers for a well-established national logistics operator based in Castle Donington (DE74).

NIGHT SHIFTS – Starts between 6pm and 8pm
TRUNKING & TRAILER SWAPS – Straightforward driving work
NO HANDBALL – No unloading pallets or heavy lifting
NO MULTI-DROPS – No complicated delivery schedules
REGULAR, ONGOING WORK – Consistent night driving opportunities
IMMEDIATE STARTS – Get registered and ready to work

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

To join our Class 1 night driving team, you'll need:
Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
Valid Driver CPC
Valid Digital Tachograph Card
Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience
No more than 6 penalty points for minor motoring offences
Professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude
Comfortable working night shifts

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Who We're Looking For

  •  Reliable and professional drivers with a valid UK licence.

  •  You must have a valid and indate driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph (for HGV roles)

  •  A positive attitude and commitment to safe driving

  •  Experience preferred – but we also welcome newly qualified drivers for some roles

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