Class 1 HGV Driver

OJ Digital; Thame; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPC training paid

Annual leave: 22 days + 8 bank holiday

Job summary

OJ Digital in Thame, Oxfordshire is recruiting experienced Class 1 HGV drivers for an established distribution business. There are day and night shifts available, offering Monday-to-Friday work with a stable local employer.

You will handle local palletised deliveries and occasional national distribution, with routes typically using the same vehicle. Responsibilities include tail-lift operations, CPC maintenance, and professional interaction with customers.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 entitlement and Driver CPC.
• Minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience.
• Experience driving curtain-sided vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect and deliver palletised freight.
• Complete assigned routes efficiently and on time.
• Carry out tail-lift operations where required.
• Maintain vehicle presentable and professional when dealing with customers and freight partners.
• Follow all transport, pallet network and Health & Safety procedures.
• Ensure Driver CPC training remains up to date.

Skills

Class 1 driving

Tail-lift operations

Driver CPC

Job description

Monday to Friday | Day & Night shifts available

The Role

OJ Digital is recruiting experienced Class 1 HGV Drivers for an established distribution business based in Thame, Oxfordshire.

There are opportunities available across both day and night shifts, making this a strong option for experienced drivers looking for stable, Monday-to-Friday work with a well-established local employer.

Day shift

• Local palletised collection and delivery work
• Regular routes, generally using the same vehicle
• Daily local trailer collection
• Opportunity to support national distribution work if desired
• Hours broadly between 7:30am and 5:30pm

Night shift

• Overnight trunking to palletised freight partners
• Freight predominantly loaded and unloaded using forklifts
• Some electric pallet truck and physical work may be required
• Hours broadly between 6:00pm and 6:00am
• Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Safely collect and deliver palletised freight
• Complete assigned routes efficiently and on time
• Follow all transport, pallet network and Health & Safety procedures
• Carry out tail-lift operations where required
• Maintain a professional approach when dealing with customers and freight partners
• Keep your vehicle presentable and represent the business professionally
• Ensure Driver CPC training remains up to date
• Appropriate Class 1 HGV driving entitlement
• Valid Driver CPC
• At least 12 months' Class 1 driving experience
• Experience driving curtain-sided vehicles
• Comfortable with tail-lift operations
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider transport team
• Reliable, flexible and professional
• Previous night-shift experience is advantageous for the night position but isn't essential
• 45 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Choice of day or night opportunities
• 22 days' annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Required CPC training paid for by the company