Night-Shift HGV Driver: Modern Fleet, Great Benefits

Gregory Distribution Ltd; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Retail Trust Wellbeing Support

Tyre Discount

Cycle To Work Scheme

Free Uniform

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to support refrigerated deliveries with a modern fleet. You will unload goods, operate palletised equipment, and ensure safe handling across depots in the Southwest and Midlands, while delivering excellent customer service during in-person and phone interactions.

The role requires a UK Class 1 CE licence, DCPC card, and a Digital Tachograph Driver Card, with a strong emphasis on safety, punctuality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Experience of delivering loads directly to client sites is advantageous.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.
• Solid geographical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload refrigerated vehicles, typically handling up to three deliveries per day, ensuring goods are managed with care and efficiency.
• Operate palletised handling equipment, such as pump trucks, or perform trailer swaps depending on the shift schedule, maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy.
• Drive a modern, well-maintained fleet of Scania and Volvo vehicles, all under 6 months old ensuring reliability and comfort on the road.
• Deliver goods to depots across the Southwest and Midlands, adhering to planned schedules and route requirements.
• Provide outstanding customer service, engaging professionally with clients both in person and over the phone to represent the company positively.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the transport team, offering real-time updates to support smooth operations and manage customer expectations.
• Participate in regular training sessions to stay current with operational procedures, safety standards, and industry best practices.

Skills

UK Class 1 CE Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph Driver Card

Customer service

Deadline driven

Team player

Geographical knowledge

Flexible and hardworking

Self-motivated

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to support refrigerated deliveries with a modern fleet. You will unload goods, operate palletised equipment, and ensure safe handling across depots in the Southwest and Midlands, while delivering excellent customer service during in-person and phone interactions.

The role requires a UK Class 1 CE licence, DCPC card, and a Digital Tachograph Driver Card, with a strong emphasis on safety, punctuality, and teamwork.