Class 1 Driver – Night Shift

We are looking for

As a class 1 night shift driver, you will be pulling Double-Deck Long-Semi Trailers (LST) on set routes, on a 5-week rotation. The work is night trunking from our Dartford facility to set meeting points for a drop and swap. All work for this position is based within the UK.

Working with our Regional Partner Network team, you are required to adhere to times where appropriate but accept that the working day may change as the day progresses. Friendly and professional approach is key as our drivers are the face of our company. We would expect you to control your driving and working time hours over a salaried 50hr week. The work is on a Monday to Friday basis.

What you will be doing:

• Complete daily walk round ensuring vehicles are mechanically sound and legally road worthy before commencing shift as part of driver walk around checks.
• Performing basic repairs and maintenance in the event of accident or breakdown while in transit.
• Maintain the interior of the truck to keep it clean and presentable daily. (Night Trucks are used during the day so you will be expected to return it in the same condition as received).
• Safely securing heavy loads and large goods for transport.
• Keeping informed of road closures, accidents, and traffic diversions.
• Complying with all MOT and in-house regulations and rules.
• TACHO download.
• Undertake any other duties as requested by their line manager, commensurate with the role.
• Ensure you comply and follow our company values, which we refer to as 'Our Approach to Business'!

Our Ideal Person:

• Full Class 1 HGV license. Ideally has LST Certified training (training will be given if not).
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in the Night Trunking arena preferred but not essential.
• Has a clean licence and up to date DCPC.
• Able to complete required documentation (written correspondence like Run sheets where required).

What can we offer in return?

• Competitive salary plus a managers discretionary bonus after completing 3-month probation.
• Convenient Onsite Amenities: Free car parking and an onsite canteen for your convenience.
• Generous Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Benefits portal: where you access a wide range of exclusive discounts, company benefits, wellbeing resources and much more.
• Wellbeing Focus: Access our employee wellbeing programme for your overall health and happiness.
• Referral Rewards: Generous referral bonus when you refer a friend to work with us!
• Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a fantastic working culture that promotes an excellent work-life balance.
• Recognition Programs: Celebrate your contributions with our charity 50-50 and long service awards

Europa Worldwide Group Ltd, and its subsidiaries consent to hold your personal data. All applications will be dealt with according to General Data Protection Regulations. Europa Worldwide Group are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note that an offer of employment is subject to the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment checks.

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