Location: Eastleigh SO50 6NZ
Shift Pattern: 45 hours per week
Salary: ADR £18.28 & OT £20.01, non-ADR £15.76 & OT £17.51
Date posted: 2 February 2026
Pay: £39,878.40-£42,775.20 per year
Job Description:
Job Description
Established in 1979, Freightroute Limited is one of the leading privately owned palletised transport organisations in the UK. Operating 11 sites across England and Scotland we strive to deliver excellence as standard.
ADR £18.28 & OT £20.01, non-ADR £15.76 & OT £17.51
Monday to Friday 19.00 - 05.00 - Eastleigh SO50 6NZ
ADR qualification preferred but not essential – fully funded training to upskill available
The position of Class 1 Night Driver involves:
1. Performing trunking operations between our sites / partner sites
2. Building and maintaining relationships within our network and partner operations
3. Completing daily vehicle & trailer checks on your Company device
4. Keeping in regular contact with the transport team providing updates on progress
5. Maintaining the highest professional driving and legal standards
Role Requirements:
6. UK Class 1 – Category CE Driving Licence
7. Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card
8. Passion for providing excellent customer service
9. Ability to work to deadlines
10. Due to the nature of the role applicants must be fit, flexible and self-motivated.
Role Rewards:
11. Hours of work Monday to Friday 45 hours per week
12. Competitive rates plus overtime available
13. Enhanced rates for ADR qualified drivers
14. Quarterly and Annual Bonus Scheme
15. Fully funded ADR and ADR Refresher Training
16. Fully Funded Uniform
17. 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) with online booking facilities
18. Retail Discounts with Hapi*
19. Employer Assistance Programme*
20. OH Support including dedicated annual Diabetes review
21. Company Pension
22. Medical Reimbursement *
Marked benefits available on completion of probationary period
Newly qualified and inexperienced drivers welcome.
Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct but we do have a authorised agency partner list for when we need a helping hand, we will be in touch if we need you.
The Freightroute Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. We do not offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
23. Company pension
24. Free parking
25. On-site parking
Experience:
26. Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
27. Driver CPC (required)
28. Driving Licence (required)