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Posted 29 July, 2026

Class 1 Night Driver

TLP
Portsmouth, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Location: Southampton & Surrounding Areas
Pay: From £18.00 per hour
Shifts: Regular Night Shifts Available
Contract: Ongoing Temporary & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

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TLP Recruitment Southampton are currently recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers to support a number of well-established transport and logistics clients across Southampton and the surrounding areas.

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Whether you're looking for trunking, RDC work, container movements or general haulage, we have a variety of ongoing night driving opportunities to suit experienced Class 1 drivers.

The Role\n

Depending on the client, duties may include:

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  • Depot-to-depot trunking
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  • RDC deliveries and collections
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  • General haulage
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  • Container movements
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  • Refrigerated transport
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  • Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
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  • Ensuring compliance with Driver Hours and Working Time Regulations
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  • Delivering freight safely, professionally and on time
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What We're Looking For\n
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  • Valid Class 1 (C+E) Licence
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  • Driver CPC Qualification Card
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  • Digital Tachograph Card
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  • Previous Class 1 driving experience preferred
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  • Container or dock experience advantageous for some assignments
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  • Good understanding of Driver Hours and tachograph legislation
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  • Professional, reliable and safety-focused attitude
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  • Maximum 6 penalty points (No DR or IN endorsements)
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What's in it for You?\n
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  • Pay from £18.00 per hour
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  • Regular night shifts
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  • Ongoing work with a variety of reputable transport and logistics companies
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  • Temporary and temp-to-perm opportunities available
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  • Weekly pay
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  • PAYE and Umbrella payment options
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  • Overtime available depending on the assignment
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  • Opportunity to work across a variety of transport sectors
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  • Support from a dedicated local transport recruitment team
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Whether you're looking for long-term night work or flexibility around your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from experienced Class 1 drivers looking for their next opportunity.

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Apply today or contact TLP Recruitment Southampton on 02380 663049 for more information.

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TLP Recruitment acts as an Employment Business in relation to temporary workers.

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