HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Uniserve is seeking a reliable and experienced HGV Class 1 Night Driver to move goods from Rugby to Daventry using LST trailers. To safely and efficiently operate Class 1 HGV vehicles during night shifts, ensuring timely and secure transportation of goods while maintaining full compliance with all regulatory and company standards. This role is dedicated to upholding vehicle roadworthiness through rigorous checks, delivering excellent customer service, supporting safe loading practices, and contributing to seamless logistics operations.

Salary: £40,800 annum

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Start time: 10pm

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough daily vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and report any vehicle defects.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentability of the vehicle at all times.
• Safely operate HGV Class 1 vehicles to transport goods to designated locations.
• Ensure freight is correctly loaded, secured, and not overloaded.
• Comply with all current EU road transport regulations, including digital tachograph usage and driving hours.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.
• Report any customer complaints or issues promptly to the Transport team.
• Follow all company policies and procedures related to transport operations.
• Adhere strictly to licence restrictions and legal driving regulations.
• Ensure accurate use of Digital Tachograph and compliance with driving hours.
• Assist with the safe loading and unloading of company vehicles when required.
• Promote and adhere to company safety standards and best practices.
• Take full ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrating reliability and professionalism.
• Communicate proactively about any operational concerns or issues.

Skills

• Valid UK Class 1 C+E licence
• Valid Driver CPC qualification card
• Digital tachograph card
• LST Trailer experience

Benefits

Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:

• Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
• Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
• Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
• Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
• Free Eye Test and up to £69 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
• Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
• Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
• Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
• Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.
• Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us.
• Group Life Policy: We've got you covered.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport
• Flexible Career Pathway: Grow with us!
• Supply Chain Academy: We create, deliver and manage learning that strengthens our organisation and the wider supply chain.
• Enhanced Holiday Scheme: we believe loyalty should be rewarded.
• Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn we offer apprenticeships that build talent in vital areas like technology, people, finance, operations and much more.
• Private Health Care: We are committed to your wellbeing.