HGV Class 1 Driver

Whistl UK Ltd; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Whistl UK Ltd is seeking a Class 1 (Cat C+E) HGV Driver for a long-term position. The role offers stability with a modern fleet and competitive earnings, featuring guaranteed hours and the potential for significant overtime. As a driver, you will be responsible for safe transportation, exceptional customer service, and maintaining compliance with all regulations. Join a company that invests in its people and prioritizes a supportive, professional environment.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life assurance & Critical illness cover

Annual leave enhancement for long service

Driver CPC Renewal training

Access to employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 HGV licence and CPC qualification.
• Strong knowledge of traffic laws and excellent driving record.
• Ability to handle physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods on pre-planned routes safely and efficiently.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and on time.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Excellent driving record

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

CPC qualification

Tools

Digital tachograph card

Job description

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Are you a Class 1 (Cat C+E) HGV Driver looking for long-term stability, a modern fleet, and a company that invests in you? Look no further – Whistl Glasgow is hiring.

We’re a leading logistics business that’s transforming delivery management, and we want reliable, professional HGV drivers to join our growing team.

Whether you're seeking career progression, job security, or simply a supportive and people-first working environment, we offer it all. Plus, with potential overtime earnings of up to £9,000 per year (based on an average of 8 hours overtime per week), your hard work can really pay off.

Working Hours

Night shift -start time is circa 7:30 pm

42 hours guaranteed, with overtime paid after 42 hours.

As a Whistl HGV Driver, you’ll be responsible for transporting goods on pre-planned, designated routes. This isn’t a stressful multi-drop role – we operate a collection and injection to carrier model, giving you a more structured and predictable day.

You’ll be representing the Whistl brand, delivering exceptional service with every journey and helping ensure our customers’ goods arrive on time and in perfect condition.

As a Class 1 HGV Driver at Whistl, you will:

• Operate and maintain Class 1 HGV vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Ensure the timely and secure delivery of goods to designated locations.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service,
• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or safety issues.

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A valid Class 1 HGV licence and CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification (the cost of renewals required during employment will be covered by Whistl)
• Digital tachograph card
• Excellent driving record with no major violations or accidents and a strong knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
• Ability to handle physical demands
• Good communication skills to quickly understand instructions and liaise effectively with colleagues and customers
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills

Join our team of HGV Drivers and be a part of a team that values professionalism, safety, and customer satisfaction above all else!

About Company

We are the UK’s leading delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media both in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.

We are in the top 100 privately owned companies with 23 locations across the UK. Our success is down to our people and the values we all follow to delivery excellence to our customers.

We think as part of a team, act with a can-do attitude and do the right thing. Following these simple values has resulted in our people delivering and exceeded both our business and personal development goals.

We are a ‘family’ of uniquely different people with strengths in the areas we work in and always have the opportunity to be curious to enhance ourselves.

We are a disability confident employer and embrace Well Being, EDI and ESG to make ourselves and our environment the best it can be.

• Annual leave enhanced with long service.
• Driver CPC Renewal training undertaken in-house at no cost to you
• Access to prestige benefits and rewards portal
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance & Critical illness cover
• Long service rewards: both financial and leave based.
• Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme