Salary Details: £21ph Galaxy Personnel are currently recruiting for Class 1 (Category CE) Night Trunk Drivers, responsible for transporting heavy goods between major distribution hubs, depots, or warehouses during night-time hours. Unlike multi-drop delivery, trunking typically involves long-distance driving with very few stops—often just one or two per shift—and minimal to no manual loading or unloading of the vehicle Core Responsibilities: Trunking Runs: Driving large articulated vehicles between a home depot and a central hub or Regional Distribution Centre (RDC). Minimal Manual Handling: Most roles are "drop and swap" or "tip and turn," where trailers are loaded and unloaded by warehouse teams. Vehicle Checks: Conducting mandatory daily pre-departure and post-shift safety inspections (tyres, brakes, lights) and reporting any defects to the transport manager. Legal Compliance: Strictly adhering to UK Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive (WTD) regulations, including managing tachograph records. Route Planning: Navigating efficiently on quieter night roads, while remaining flexible to use alternative routes if diversions or accidents occur. Skills Required Qualifications: A valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC) and a Digital Tachograph Card. Record: Typically no more than 6 penalty points for minor offences (no major endorsements) Qualifications Required Essential Requirements: Experience: minimum 6 month driving experience Licence: Full UK HGV Class 1 (Category CE) driving licence. Keywords Class1 Driver TrunkDriving CPC