HGV Class 1 Night Driver

UNISERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED; Rugby; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and support

Modern fleet and equipment

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

Uniserve is seeking a reliable and experienced HGV Class 1 Night Driver to move goods from Rugby to Daventry using LST trailers. You will safely operate Class 1 HGV vehicles during night shifts, ensuring timely and secure transportation while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include vehicle inspections, loading and securing freight, and adherence to driving hours and tachograph usage.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Class 1 C+E licence.
• Digital tachograph card.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough daily vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentability of the vehicle at all times.
• Safely operate HGV Class 1 vehicles to transport goods to designated locations.
• Ensure freight is correctly loaded, secured, and not overloaded.
• Comply with current EU road transport regulations, including digital tachograph usage and driving hours.
• Report customer complaints or issues promptly to the Transport team.
• Follow company policies and procedures related to transport operations.
• Adhere to licence restrictions and legal driving regulations.
• Ensure accurate use of Digital Tachograph and compliance with driving hours.
• Assist with safe loading and unloading of company vehicles when required.
• Promote and adhere to company safety standards and best practices.
• Take full ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrating reliability and professionalism.
• Communicate proactively about any operational concerns or issues.

Skills

Valid UK Class 1 C+E licence

Digital tachograph card

Job description

Uniserve is seeking a reliable and experienced HGV Class 1 Night Driver to move goods from Rugby to Daventry using LST trailers. To safely and efficiently operate Class 1 HGV vehicles during night shifts, ensuring timely and secure transportation of goods while maintaining full compliance with all regulatory and company standards. This role is dedicated to upholding vehicle roadworthiness through rigorous checks, delivering excellent customer service, supporting safe loading practices, and contributing to seamless logistics operations.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Duties:

• Conduct thorough daily vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness and report any vehicle defects.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentability of the vehicle at all times.
• Safely operate HGV Class 1 vehicles to transport goods to designated locations.
• Ensure freight is correctly loaded, secured, and not overloaded.
• Comply with all current EU road transport regulations, including digital tachograph usage and driving hours.
• Report any customer complaints or issues promptly to the Transport team.
• Follow all company policies and procedures related to transport operations.
• Adhere strictly to licence restrictions and legal driving regulations.
• Ensure accurate use of Digital Tachograph and compliance with driving hours.
• Assist with the safe loading and unloading of company vehicles when required.
• Promote and adhere to company safety standards and best practices.
• Take full ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrating reliability and professionalism.
• Communicate proactively about any operational concerns or issues.

Skills & Experience:

• Valid UK Class 1 C+E licence
• Digital tachograph card

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