HGV Class 1 Day Driver

Uniserve; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniserve in Warrington is seeking reliable Class 1 C+E Day Drivers to support our operations. The role involves day driving on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, delivering to customer stores using trailers including double deck operations. You will unload cages with tail lift equipment and reload empties for return.

Salary is £46,500 per annum with 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts and paid breaks. Role is physically demanding, requiring safe handling of freight and adherence to manual handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 1 C+E licence
• Valid Driver CPC qualification card
• Digital tachograph card
• Good understanding of Drivers Hours, WTD and road transport compliance
• Physically able to move cages and undertake manual handling
• Flexible approach to start times, shift patterns and customer requirements

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 C+E vehicles in line with legal, customer and company requirements
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly using the required reporting process
• Deliver cages into customer stores using tail lift equipment where required
• Manually unload loaded cages from trailers and move them safely into store delivery areas
• Reload empty cages onto the trailer for return movement
• Operate trailers safely, including fixed deck and moving deck double deck trailers where required by the operation
• Complete all delivery paperwork, PODs and electronic records accurately and on time
• Maintain compliance with Drivers Hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph rules
• Communicate clearly with transport planners, site teams and customers regarding delays, issues or changes
• Represent Uniserve professionally, maintaining high standards of safety, customer service and conduct

Skills

UK Class 1 C+E licence

Driver CPC

Digital tachograph card

Drivers Hours & WTD compliance

Manual handling fitness

Flexible start times

Job description

Uniserve is seeking reliable and experienced Class 1 C+E Day Drivers to support our Warrington operation. The role involves day driving on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, delivering to customer stores using trailers that may include double deck operation, including fixed deck and moving deck trailers. Drivers will complete store deliveries, unload cages using tail lift equipment and reload empty cages for return.

Salary: £46,500 per annum

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts, paid breaks

This role is physically demanding. Drivers must be comfortable moving loaded and empty cages, using tail lift equipment, working in store delivery areas and safely handling freight in line with manual handling procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 C+E vehicles in line with legal, customer and company requirements
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly using the required reporting process
• Deliver cages into customer stores using tail lift equipment where required
• Manually unload loaded cages from trailers and move them safely into store delivery areas
• Reload empty cages onto the trailer for return movement
• Operate trailers safely, including fixed deck and moving deck double deck trailers where required by the operation
• Complete all delivery paperwork, PODs and electronic records accurately and on time
• Maintain compliance with Drivers Hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph rules
• Communicate clearly with transport planners, site teams and customers regarding delays, issues or changes
• Represent Uniserve professionally, maintaining high standards of safety, customer service and conduct

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Valid UK Class 1 C+E licence
• Valid Driver CPC qualification card
• Digital tachograph card
• Good understanding of Drivers Hours, WTD and road transport compliance
• Physically able to move cages and undertake manual handling throughout the shift
• Flexible approach to start times, shift patterns and customer requirements

Desirable / Preferred

• Double deck trailer experience, including fixed deck and moving deck trailers
• Tail lift experience
• Retail store delivery experience
• Experience with cage-based deliveries and collections
• Strong customer-facing communication skills
• Previous multi-drop Class 1 experience

Key Skills And Personal Attributes

• Safety-focused and compliant in all aspects of driving and delivery work
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
• Customer-focused with a professional approach at all times
• Able to manage physically demanding work in a safe and controlled manner
• Good communication skills with planners, colleagues and store teams
• Positive attitude and willingness to support operational requirements
• Willingness to complete all required training and follow customer-specific delivery procedures

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and operational support
• All necessary training will be provided, including customer procedures, safe systems of work and equipment use where required
• Modern fleet and equipment
• Uniform and PPE provided where applicable
• Opportunity to work with a leading logistics provider