Full time Permanent

Class 1 Nights

Rapier Employment
Birmingham, B2 5SN
money-bag £18 per hour
Posted: 24 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Ref: 60255409

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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To apply call us today on OI2I 227 8OO1 OPT 3

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