HGV 1 Driver

  • Job ref: 044/01013
  • Type: Temporary
  • Location: Uddingston
  • Salary: £15.36 per hour
  • Recruiting office: East Kilbride
  • Date posted: 10 September 2025

Job details

  • Temporary
  • Uddingston
  • Job Ref: 044/01013
  • Salary: 15.36 per hour

Temporary to Permanent, Immediate Start for an LGV 1 Nightshift Driver

Are you a newly qualified HGV Driver looking to join a respected logistics operator that supports their team members’ career growth with on-going training and support? Or are you already an experienced LGV truck driver, looking to try something new that may lead to a consistent permanent, secure position should you enjoy it?

Our well-respected client in Uddingston specialises in fresh and frozen food services, picking up cages from one of the UK’s largest supermarkets.

They are looking for an additional night shift driver to start immediately, who will be responsible for driving a Cat C+E double-decker from Uddingston to East Kilbride where you will assist with loading cages, continue on to Cairnryan to meet another HGV for trailer swap, then head back to East Kilbride to unload cages, then back to Uddingston.

This role would suit you if you love driving on the open road when it’s at its quietest!

Pay rate whilst temporary is £15.36 per hour paid by PAYE, once permanent you will be paid a shift rate of £146 per shift. Length of shift varies between 8 to 9.5 hours.

Training will be provided by shadowing one of their current permanent drivers.

Hours / Shift pattern:

9.30pm start – approx. 5.00am-7.00am finish
5 nights over 7, between Sunday – Friday

Rota for 6 weeks will be given in advance

Benefits:

Competitive Salary & Benefits – Rewarding package for your leadership and expertise
Professional Growth – Opportunity to develop and grow within the role
Work-Life Balance – Fixed night shift schedule
Supportive Work Environment – Be part of a collaborative and motivated team
Enhanced holiday allowance

About you:

Valid HGV licence (Class 1 C+E)
Up to date Driver CPC and tacho card
Reliable, and willing to work the night shifts
Use of handheld scanners and completion of paperwork required for this role, so you’ll be confident and able to do this
Immediate start available for the right applicant

This role offers consistent night work, in a supportive and professional work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to join the employer’s team on a permanent basis, based on your performance.

Apply online today or call Kodi on 01355 230800 if you have any questions – we’re happy to help and support you in your application for this position!

 

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