HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Eaton Socon Source: WhatJobs

£48,539–£48,539

Class 1 HGV Driver - Nights

Location: St Neots

Salary: 48,539 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Monday to Friday, 19:00-05:00

Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

Our client, a UK-based pallet distribution business, is looking for an experienced Class 1 HGV Driver (C+E) to join its night team at the St Neots depot.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will carry out night trunking between Palletways hubs, customer sites and the depot, including locations in Fradley and Dartford. You will be responsible for ensuring deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out night trunking between distribution hubs, customer sites and the depot.
Follow all road safety requirements and customer site procedures.
Drive defensively and operate vehicles fuel-efficiently.
Ensure delivery and collection paperwork is accurate and complete.
Complete debrief paperwork where required.
Comply with drivers' hours regulations, tachograph requirements and vehicle defect reporting procedures.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness and wear the required PPE.
Deliver a high standard of customer service to customers and network colleagues.

Requirements

A current, valid Class 1 HGV licence (Category C+E).
At least six months' experience driving on UK roads.
A valid Driver CPC card.
Understanding of drivers' hours regulations and tachograph requirements.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Trunking experience is preferred.

Salary, Bonuses and Benefits

48,539 per annum.
Performance bonus of up to 25 per week.
28 days' annual leave.
An additional day off for your birthday.
Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service.
Holiday Purchase Scheme, allowing you to buy additional leave.
Length of Service bonus.
Life Assurance after 12 months' service.
Free company uniform.
Free on-site parking.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Class 1 driver looking for a permanent night-driving role with a competitive salary and established distribution operation, we would like to hear from you.

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