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HGV1 W&D Trunk Driver (Nights)
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About The Role
Pertemps Milton Keynes seeks experienced HGV1 W&D Trunk Driver (Nights) for ongoing full-time work in Bedford. The successful candidate will operate wag and drag vehicles on trunk runs linking Regional and National Distribution Centres. Shifts run Sunday to Thursday, with start times between 22:00 and 00:00. Pay is £19.22 per hour, weekly. No handball, store deliveries, or multi-drop routes are involved. Applicants must hold a valid Class 1 licence and demonstrate safe, efficient driving plus reliability on night shifts. Immediate starts are available for suitable drivers seeking steady, straightforward trunking work within a professional transport operation.
HGV1 W&D Trunk Driver (Nights)
The Important Bits
- 📍 Bedford
- 💷 £19.22 per hour
- 📅 Sunday to Thursday
- ⏰ Start Times Between 22:00 and 00:00
- 🕒 Full-time, ongoing work
- 🚚 Wag & Drag Vehicles
- ✅ RDC & NDC Trunking
- ✅ No Handball
- ✅ Clean, straightforward work
- ✅ Weekly Pay
- ✅ Immediate Starts Available
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The Role
We're recruiting experienced Class 1 Drivers to join a busy transport operation based in Bedford.
This is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers looking for straightforward night trunking work with no store deliveries, no multi-drop routes, and no manual handling. You'll be driving modern wag and drag vehicles, completing trunk runs between Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) and National Distribution Centres (NDCs), ensuring freight is moved safely and efficiently throughout the network.
Your shift will involve carrying out vehicle safety checks, completing scheduled trunking routes, accurately completing transport paperwork, and adhering to Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations. If you're looking for consistent night work, reliable hours, and a role that lets you focus on driving, this could be the perfect fit.
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Essential Requirements
- ✔ Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- ✔ Valid CPC Qualification Card
- ✔ Digital Tachograph Card
- ✔ Minimum 12 Months' Recent Class 1 Driving Experience
- ✔ Previous wag and drag experience preferred
- ✔ No more than 6 penalty points on your licence
- ✔ No DD, DR, CD, IN, or TT endorsements
- ✔ Good understanding of Drivers' Hours and Working Time Regulations
- ✔ Professional, reliable, and safety-focused approach
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Apply today and get on the road with a leading employer.
- 📧 Email: nikki.carpenter@pertemps.co.uk
- 📞 Call: 01908 208500
- 💬 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/RNESUFJYR7A4E1
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