C+E HGV Driver - Trunk Driver

Job Title: C+E HGV Driver - Trunk Driver ONLY 3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE Start Date: Sunday 15th November Assignment Period: Sunday 15th November to Saturday 19th December. Working Pattern: Sunday to Thursday. Hours: Approximately 10-hour shifts, with 10 hours paid per shift.

Shift Availability: Early and late shifts available. Shift patterns and preferred start times to be discussed with the agency. Pay Rate: £17.00 per hour (£170.00 per shift) Role Overview: The Best Connection is currently recruiting C+E HGV Drivers for trunk driving assignments.

Only 3 positions available - Starting Sunday 15th November! The successful candidates will undertake trunking operations, generally completing between 5-6 drops or trailer swaps per shift before returning to base in Darlington.

Routes will vary across different regions, including the North East, North West, South Yorkshire and Scotland. Drivers will normally be allocated the same trunk route each week, providing consistency and familiarity with the operation.

The assignment will run from Sunday 15th November until Saturday 19th December. The working pattern will be Sunday to Thursday, with both early and late shifts available. Start times and shift preferences are to be discussed with the agency.

Routes and shift information will be communicated through the Amazon Relay app. Drivers will generally receive their schedules on the Thursday of the preceding week, with final run notifications potentially issued approximately 15 hours before the shift. A 24-hour driver support telephone line will be available. Key Skills &

Requirements

Minimum 12 months' HGV driving experience. Previous trunking experience advantageous but not essential. Ability to complete multiple drops and trailer swaps. Good timekeeping and communication skills. Ability to follow allocated routes and operational instructions.

Comfortable using smartphone applications, particularly Amazon Relay. The candidate: The ideal C+E HGV Driver will be reliable, punctual and professional, with the ability to work independently during trunking operations.

You should be comfortable completing multiple drops or trailer swaps, travelling across different regions and returning to the Darlington base following your allocated run. Previous trunking experience is not essential, as all drivers will receive a full induction and assessment before completing th...

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