HGV Class1 driver

InPost Ltd.; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

InPost Ltd. is seeking a skilled HGV driver (C+E) to join our Coventry team. You’ll deliver and collect to/from locations across the UK, ensuring compliance with drivers hours and road transport rules, and keep the office updated on loading, delays and route changes.

This role requires a full UK C+E licence, 12 months’ class 1 driving experience, and a clean record with no more than 6 points. You’ll work Monday to Friday with starting times in the early evening, and a competitive annual salary.

Qualifications

• A full UK C+E licence is essential.
• At least 12 months' Class 1 driving experience is required.
• Good knowledge of drivers hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• No more than 6 points on your licence and no disqualifications.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting to/from locations and customer sites.
• Comply with Driver hours and Road Transport Directive legislation.
• Provide feedback to the office on loading, unloading or delays.
• Drive safely and responsibly to protect communities.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure vehicle is legal.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

UK C+E licence

12 months Class 1 experience

Knowledge of drivers hours/WTD

Job description

Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for a HGV Class1 driver to join our Coventry Newstrade team!

We’re leading the logistics revolution, powering deliveries across the UK for some of the nation’s biggest high-street and online brands. Our depots are the backbone of our operation, ensuring seamless logistics and top-notch service for our customers. Whether you’re handling parcels, coordinating routes, or managing depot operations, you will play a key role in maintaining our high standards and efficiency.

As our network grows at lightning speed, so do the opportunities within it. This is your chance to be part of something big, where every day is fast-paced, impactful, and full of possibilities.

About the role:

InPost Newstrade is excited to announce an opportunity for three skilled HGV driver’s with a C+E licence to join our dynamic team in Coventry. As part of our team, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional service while contributing to the continued success of our operations. If you're looking to be part of a thriving and professional environment, we want to hear from you!

Location:

Unit 2 Siskin Parkway West Coventry, CV3 4PB

Shift Pattern:

MONDAY - FRIDAY

Hours:

Starting times - 17:30pm / 18:00pm / 19:30pm

Salary:

£38,502.75p/a

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering and collecting to/from our locations and customer sites
• Comply with all Driver hours and Road Transport Directive legislation
• Feedback to the office on any issues around loading, unloading or delays
• Drive in a safe and responsible manner, as we value the communities we serve
• Carrying out necessary checks to ensure vehicle is safe and legal
• Ensure the vehicle is loaded safely and within the legislation
• All deliveries reach the customer safely, efficiently and on time
• Complete daily vehicle checks, both pre and post-shift
• Use of electronic P.O.D and up to date technology (full training will be given to ensure best practice)
• Assisting with loading and unloading

What we need from you:

• A full UK C+E licence (essential)
• 12 months previous class 1 driving experience
• Excellent driving skills
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• No previous disqualifications (DD,TT,DR,CD,IN)
• ‘Right To Work’ in the UK
• Good knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations

We love to reward our people for the great work they do:

• Build a secure future with a competitive Pension Scheme
• Peace of mind with Life Insurance
• Stay active with our Cycle2Work scheme
• Get the support you need with our Employee Assistance Program

The InPost process:

We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us! We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we’d like to take you to the first stage. This normally involves a 20-30 minute chat with our Talent Team. If you are successful after this stage, there will generally be another two stages including a site visit.

Throughout our process, you will get the opportunity to meet a cross-section of our friendly team members to get a sense of our culture, and a good understanding of the role, team and business. Your talent partner will guide you through each stage.

At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people.

We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.