HGV Class 1 Delivery Drivers

The Best Connection; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection is hiring for a Class 1 driver to collect and deliver parcels across a Milton Keynes route. You will handle 300+ parcels daily with up to 15 multi-drop deliveries, perform daily vehicle checks, and assist with pallet wrapping before loading onto the trailer. Handheld scanners track deliveries.

Shift starts at 08:00, Monday to Friday, with minimal loading/unloading at customer sites. The role emphasizes safe driving, reliable delivery, and excellent customer interaction at all

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement.
• Min age: 21 years.
• Min of 1 year experience.
• No more than 6 current penalty points and no disqualifications in recent years.

Responsibilities

• Check the vehicle regularly and report any issues
• Drive safely and follow all traffic laws
• Deliver goods on time, in full and to the correct address
• Communicate politely with customers
• Keep records of deliveries, mileage, and issues
• Report delays, accidents, or problems to the site manager

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Route planning

Job description

ROLE PROFILE

You will be responsible for safely operating a Class 1 vehicle to collect and deliver parcels across a designated route in the Milton Keynes area, ensuring timely and efficient service while maintaining excellent customer interaction. The role involves completing up to 10-15 multi-drop deliveries and collections per day, handling approximately 300+ parcels including returns. You will carry out daily vehicle checks, wrap palleted parcels before being loaded onto trailer, you will then sort route order before leaving depot. Manual handling equipment such as a sack barrow and or pallet truck, are provided (minimal loading/unloading is required at customer sites). Handheld devices will be used to scan and track deliveries.

Shift start time : 08:00 Monday to Friday

DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY

• Check the vehicle regularly and report any issues
• Drive safely and follow all traffic laws
• Deliver goods on time, in full and to the correct address
• Communicate politely with customers
• Keep records of deliveries, mileage, and issues
• Report delays, accidents, or problems to the site manager

DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS

• A full UK driving licence with category Class 1 entitlement
• Min age : 21 years
• Min of 1 year experience
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.