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HGV Drivers

Job ref. JN -112025-15664

Temporary

£16.89 - £33.78 per hour

Newcastle upon Tyne

Contract: Full time

Higher pay rate is achieved by: Time and a half after 39 hours Monday to Saturday Double time Sunday and Bank Holidays

Weekly hours: 45

The Best Connection are recruiting Class 1 & Class 2 Night Drivers to work with their client based in Longbenton. The roles involve multi-drop deliveries of food and drink products to local shops using refrigerated vehicles and could be ongoing through the Christmas period.


The Role:

  • Start times: 20:00-22:00, following a weekday/weekend shift pattern.
  • Deliver food and drink products to local shops using refrigerated vehicles.
  • Use cages and tail lifts to offload goods.
  • Multi-drop work - efficiency and accuracy are essential.
  • Customer-facing role - you'll represent both the client and The Best Connection in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Work available up to Christmas, with availability required on Christmas and Boxing Day (double pay).
  • All breaks are paid.

The Candidate:

  • Full, clean UK Class 1 or Class 2 driving licence.
  • Newly passed drivers considered!
  • Experience working with refrigerated products preferred.
  • Smart appearance and excellent communication skills.
  • Reliable, flexible, and customer-focused.

Hours of Work and Pay:

  • Night shift - weekday and weekend pattern.
  • £16.89 per hour
  • £25.33 per hour after 39 hours
  • £33.78 per hour on Sundays
  • £33.78 per hour on Bank Holidays (Christmas & Boxing Day)
  • Paid breaks included.
  • 9-hour shifts.

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection:

  • Excellent pay rates and paid breaks
  • 24/7 consultant support
  • Pension contributions
  • Online payslips and holiday accrual
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Ongoing assignments
  • Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme

Suitable candidates will be invited to register online.

Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

newcastle@thebestconnection.co.uk
0191 230 2007
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