Full time Permanent

Class 1 Nights

Rapier Employment

Birmingham, B2 5SN

£18 per hour

Posted: 24 June 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 24 July 2026

Ref: 60255409

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About the Role

Rapier Employment is seeking an experienced Class 1 Nights driver to join their team in Birmingham. This permanent, full-time role offers £18 per hour with guaranteed weekly hours. Based in Castle Vale, the position involves night trunk driving duties, including loading and unloading procedures, pump truck operation, and handheld scanner usage. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive on-the-job training during their first 2–3 shifts, covering yard procedures and health and safety requirements. The role requires a valid Class 1 licence and previous trunk driving experience. Full support from the experienced driving team is provided, ensuring a smooth transition into the position.

Class 1 Night Trunk Driver Location: Castle Vale, Birmingham
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £18.00per hour
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Class 1 Night Trunk Driver to join our growing team based in Castle Vale, Birmingham. This is a permanent, full-time position offering guaranteed weekly hours, excellent benefits, and full training and support from our experienced driving team.
Successful candidates will receive comprehensive on-the-job training during their first 2–3 shifts, working alongside one of our experienced drivers. Training will cover loading and unloading procedures, pump truck operation, handheld scanner usage, yard procedures, and health and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities As a Class 1 Night Trunk Driver, your duties will include:

Completing night trunking runs from our Castle Vale depot to the Birmingham and Coventry hubs
Conducting trunking work from local Birmingham customers to Birmingham and Coventry hubs
Carrying out trailer swaps where required
Tipping and reloading at the hubs
Operating double-deck trailers safely and efficiently
Opening and securing double-deck trailer curtains
Completing collections and additional deliveries where operationally required
Ensuring all vehicle and health & safety procedures are followed at all times

Please note there may be periods of downtime at the hubs during the early hours whilst awaiting loading.
Working Hours

Monday to Friday nights
Start times between 16:00 and 18:00
Full-time permanent position

Requirements To be considered for this role, you must:

Hold a valid Class 1 (Category C E) HGV Licence
Have held your HGV licence for a minimum of 2 years
Be aged 23 or over (insurance and experience requirements apply)
Have no more than 6 penalty points
Have experience operating double-deck trailers
Be comfortable loading, unloading, tipping, and reloading trailers
Demonstrate flexibility to meet operational requirements
Have a professional and reliable approach to work

Training & Support All new drivers receive a structured induction and are paired with one of our experienced drivers for their first 2–3 shifts. This hands-on training ensures you are fully confident with our equipment, procedures, and customer requirements before working independently.
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