Hgv Class 1 Driver

Apex Resources LTD; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resources LTD is recruiting Class 1 Drivers to join a leading UK distribution group supporting General Haulage and trunking operations. Roles are full-time with shift patterns including early mornings and evenings, 5 days from 7, with optional weekend work.

You will drive Curtainside trailers to distribution centres and stores, perform store collections, and assist with general duties including occasional loading/unloading. CPC and tachograph compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Valid C+E Licence is required.
• Minimum 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (New Pass drivers considered).
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR convictions.
• Current CPC & Tachograph cards required.
• Understand and comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to perform vehicle checks and report defects.
• Adhere to on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers to Distribution Centres and Stores.
• Collections from Stores to load out to Distribution Centres.
• Support General work including occasional store deliveries and loading/unloading cages.
• Trunking opportunities available depending on availability.
• Complete all necessary vehicle checks and documentation.
• Maintain high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
• Work closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to Driver’s hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.

Skills

Communication

Safety

Customer service

Compliance

Education

C+E Licence

CPC & Tachograph

Job description

We are recruiting Class 1 Drivers to join us in supporting one of the UK's leading distribution groups who specialise in logistics and warehousing.

Successful candidates will be supporting the General Haulage and Trunking Operations. This role is ideal for a HGV driver who takes pride in safe driving, excellent customer service and dependable delivery standards.

The roles are full time, working on a permanent basis and we have a variety of shift patterns including days (between 03:00 - 07:00 starts) and Nights (between 16:00 - 22:00 starts) available working any 5 days from 7. Weekend work may be required depending on demand but is optional.

Driver Responsibilities

• General Haulage with Curtainside trailers, to Distribution Centres and Stores
• Collections from Stores to load out to Distribution Centres
• Supporting General work, including occasional store deliveries and requirement to load and unload cages
• Trunking Opportunities available depending on availability
• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations
• Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.

Qualifications

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers)
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid CPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.