An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Class 1 Night Driver to join our team based at our Leeds site.
About the role
As a Class 1 Driver, you’ll play a key role in delivering stock safely, securely, and on time to customer locations. You’ll operate your vehicle with care, follow legal and company standards, and ensure every delivery point is left safe and secure. Working independently for long periods, you’ll represent Torque on the road—acting with professionalism, responsibility, and outstanding attention to detail.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
What you will do:
>Carry out daily walk‑around checks to ensure the vehicle and trailer are roadworthy
>Ensure secure load restraint and safe loading practices
>Drive safely, professionally, and with consideration for other road users
>Comply with all laws, EU Drivers’ Hours Regulations and the Road Transport Working Time Directive
>Communicate delays or issues promptly to relevant colleagues
>Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle—inside and out
>Complete all required documentation in a timely manner
How you do it:
> Show up and do your best every day.
> Work in well organised way, competently completing your role’s requirements with minimum waste.
> Support your team by showing a willingness to do what’s asked of you.
> Be open-minded and treat people with respect.
> Consistently deliver on your promise and be a teammate your colleagues can count on.
> Be open and transparent with colleagues and customers.
> Seek opportunities to exceed customer expectations and make things simple, easier and more cost effective.
> Respond with determination and conscientiousness to challenges.
> Talk positively about Torque and its customers.
What We're Looking For:
Must have:
> C + E licence, preferably with experience within the logistics sector
> Current Driver CPC card & Digital Tachograph card
> Good knowledge of health and safety
> Good level of numeracy and literacy
> Attention to EU Drivers hours regulations and Road Transport Working Time Directive
> Flexibility
> Ability to communicate effectively
Physical requirements:
> Coupling and uncoupling of trailers
> Access & egress of Vehicle
> Closing and opening of trailer curtains / roller doors
>Securing loads using straps
> Lifting / manual handling
> Moving pallets with use of a pallet truck
> Operating tail lifts
About Torque
Torque is an award-winning, end-to-end supply chain specialist, providing exceptional solutions to fashion brands and retailers for over 30 years. We always go the extra mile to help our customers’ businesses succeed, which is why some of them have been with us since the very start. We have a core set of values that sets us apart from the crowd, and are the guiding principles that define how we conduct ourselves.
At Torque, you’ll be part of a business where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to deliver their best.
Shift Pattern:
> Core hours are 44.25hrs any 5 over 7 days between 17:00-04:00, with a degree of flexibility required to meet the demands of the business with the requirement to be open to doing some nights out on a weekly basis and occasional weekend work.
All applicants must provide correct right to work documentation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £19.14 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds LS12 4JH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require a sponsorship visa?
Experience:
- Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Category CE Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
