Temporary

Class 1 Driver - Trunking

Manpower UK
Leigh, WN7 4LP
money-bag £16.00 - £17.00 per hour
Posted: 05 June 2026 (4 days ago)
Closing date: 04 July 2026
Ref: BBBH432859

About the Role

The Class 1 Driver - Trunking position based in Leigh involves night shifts from Monday to Friday, with start times between 13:00 and 22:00. This temporary role, offered through Manpower UK, pays £16.00 to £17.00 per hour depending on hours worked. Drivers will handle local trunking duties for a third-party logistics provider, transporting goods efficiently while supporting the company’s environmental sustainability goals. Immediate starts are available, with potential temp-to-perm opportunities for suitable candidates. Key responsibilities include operating a Class 1 vehicle, adhering to delivery schedules, and maintaining safety standards. This role suits drivers seeking consistent full-time work within a structured shift pattern.

Class 1 Night Driver - Trunking
Location: Leigh
Shift times: Monday to Friday starting between 13:00 and 22:00
Pay Rate: £16 - £17 per hour depending on hours worked
We''re currently looking for full-time Class 1 Drivers to join us at our site in Leigh, with immediate starts available on a temporary ongoing basis. This is an excellent opportunity for drivers seeking reliable work with the possibility of temp-to-perm positions for the right candidates.
Our client is a third-party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from, Drayage, Global freight forwarding andamp; Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.
Key Responsibilities:

  • A local collection first then a trunk up to a regional partner site to drop freight then travel back empty
  • Safely operate your vehicle adhering to business standards.
  • Using a handheld scanner and completing relevant paperwork
  • Vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with VOSA.

Requirements:

  • HGV1 licence, Digital Tachograph Card, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
  • ADR licence is preferred but not essential.
  • No more than six penalty points on your licence and no DD, DR, IN or CD endorsements.
  • A valid CPC and Digital Tacho card.
  • Excellent knowledge of the UK road network.
  • A can-do attitude

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • High street discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Workplace pension
  • Plus, many others!

Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch!

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

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