HGV Driver - Class 1 Night Shift

Class 1 HGV Driver (Night Shift)

Join a professional night shift transport team as a Class 1 HGV Driver, carrying out safe, efficient deliveries and collections across a planned route within a busy logistics and pallet network environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: HGV Class 1 Driver, LGV Class 1 Driver, C+E Driver, Night Driver, Multi Drop Driver

SALARY: £42,000 per annum Basic Salary / £49,000 OTE + Benefits

LOCATION: Christchurch, Dorset, South West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 50 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday. Various Start/Finish Times between 18:00 – 09:00hrs

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Class 1 HGV Driver to join a busy depot-based transport operation in Christchurch.

As a Class 1 HGV Driver you will carry out deliveries and collections safely, complete daily vehicle checks, liaise with the Traffic Office and ensure all paperwork is returned at the end of each shift.

This is a great opportunity for a professional driver with a Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, strong customer-facing skills and good UK geographical knowledge.

The Class 1 HGV Driver will work as part of a supportive logistics team, with opportunities for training, career development and progression.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Class 1 HGV Driver include:

• Vehicle Checks: Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects
• Safe Driving: Drive to a safe standard, considering the size and type of vehicle
• Speed Compliance: Keep within speed limits for the vehicle you are driving
• Traffic Office Liaison: Report any issues and collect all paperwork from the Traffic Office
• Route Deliveries: Carry out deliveries in accordance with the planned route
• Issue Reporting: Contact the Traffic Office immediately if any issues impact the delivery schedule
• Collections: Contact the Traffic Office when all deliveries have been made for collection instructions
• Paperwork: Return all paperwork to the Traffic Office at the end of each shift
• PPE and Uniform: Wear supplied uniform and correct PPE for each task, including safety boots and a hi-vis jacket or vest

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Driving Licence: Class 1 Driving Licence
• Driver CPC: Driver CPC qualification card
• DCLC Training: Completed required DCLC training hours
• Customer Service: Excellent customer-facing skills
• UK Geography: Good knowledge of UK geography
• Problem Solving: Confidence to problem solve when issues arise
• Professional Approach: Integrity, professionalism and a safe working attitude
• Commute: Able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

BENEFITS

• 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
• Great pension scheme with life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• WeCare 24/7 GP service
• Dental App
• Mental Health App
• Volunteer days
• Onsite parking
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Referral programme

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14787

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