Class 1 Driver

DX Delivery; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics company in Exeter is seeking a Class 1 Driver for a nightshift vacancy. The role involves transporting goods to and from customers and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must hold an HGV 1/C+E Licence and have no more than 6 points on their driving licence. This position offers competitive pay and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Rates of Pay

Company Funded Health Cash Plan

Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service

Long Service Recognition scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance programme

DX Discounts Portal

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• You must hold an HGV 1/C+E Licence.
• No more than 6 points on your licence and no DD/DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC Card.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods to and from customers’ premises and central hubs.
• Drive vehicles in a safe and legal manner.
• Comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Driving vehicles safely

Compliance with driver’s hours

Vehicle safety checks

Knowledge of traffic conditions

Job description

Overview

An exciting new Class 1 - Driver opportunity at DX!

This is a Nightshift vacancy

All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We value team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people with the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about your career progression with us. We strive to develop and promote from within whenever we can, so if you want to develop your career DX will provide the training and the opportunities!

Role summary

To transport goods to and from customers’ premises, and our central hubs, into the DX delivery network. This role requires the ability to work to deadlines and to manage on-road routes in order to achieve time-sensitive deliveries.

Key responsibilities

• Proven track record of driving vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal requirements
• Understand and be able to comply with driver’s hours and WTD legislation
• Understand and be able to carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and to be able to report defects correctly
• Must comply with on-site health and safety requirements
• Have the experience and knowledge to be able to divert cross country to and from the hub as and when signs, traffic or other conditions dictate

Essential Criteria

• You must hold an HGV 1/C+E Licence
• No more than 6 points on your licence and no DD/DR Code convictions
• Hold a current valid DCPC Card

Benefits

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you!