HGV Class 1 Driver

Workchain; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 8 hours paid

Paid every Wednesday

Overtime opportunities

Permanent employment opportunity

Job summary

Workchain in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver for a permanent night-shift role. The position involves trunking and night-time retail store deliveries, with both driving and handball duties to maintain delivery standards.

The role requires a valid HGV Class 1 licence and Driver CPC, with fridge work experience and a reliable, independent work approach. Overtime opportunities and a permanent employment path are available.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence and Driver CPC qualification.
• Experience with trunking and night-time retail deliveries.
• Fridge work experience preferred.
• Reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out HGV Class 1 trunking work.
• Complete night-time retail store deliveries.
• Load, unload and move goods using handball methods.
• Carry out fridge work and maintain delivery standards.
• Complete vehicle and delivery documentation accurately.
• Follow transport, road safety and site procedures.
• Provide professional service at customer and delivery locations.

Skills

HGV Class 1 licence

Driver CPC

Trunking & retail deliveries

Fridge work experience

Handball duties

Drivers' hours knowledge

Independent work

Communication & time management

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver

Location: Tewkesbury

Pay: £17.00 to £20.00 per hour

Job type: Permanent

Shift: Nights

A permanent opportunity is available for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join a haulage operation in Tewkesbury. This night-shift role involves trunking and retail store deliveries, with both driving and handball duties.

About the company

A haulage and commercial vehicle services business based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, providing transport solutions alongside vehicle servicing, repair and parts support. The business works with a range of customers and operates vehicles including articulated lorries. It aims to deliver quality services while continually improving environmental performance.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out HGV Class 1 trunking work
• Complete night-time retail store deliveries
• Load, unload and move goods using handball methods
• Carry out fridge work and maintain delivery standards
• Complete vehicle and delivery documentation accurately
• Follow transport, road safety and site procedures
• Provide professional service at customer and delivery locations

Skills and qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence
• Driver CPC qualification
• Experience in trunking and retail deliveries
• Fridge work experience
• Comfortable with handball duties
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and road safety requirements
• Reliable, professional and able to work independently
• Good communication and time-management skills

Benefits

• £17.00 to £20.00 per hour
• Minimum of 8 hours paid
• Paid every Wednesday
• Overtime opportunities
• Permanent employment opportunity

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