Weekend Class 1 HGV Driver - Local Deliveries

Simon Hegele; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Hegele is recruiting a Weekend Class 1 HGV driver to support warehousing and logistics from our Didcot HQ, with most work local to Oxfordshire. The role offers daytime driving with a good work-life balance and requires readiness to assist with loading/unloading and goods processing when schedules permit.

Shifts run Friday to Monday, 8am–6pm on weekends and 40 hours per week overall. A positive team environment and safe operating practices are emphasized across our UK operations.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Category CE driving licence.
• Minimum of 12 months experience driving CE vehicles.
• Valid UK Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences; no major endorsements.
• Able to communicate in written and spoken English.
• Punctual with excellent timekeeping.
• Experience working in a logistics environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out deliveries between the DQ120 warehouse and customer sites in the UK, mostly within Oxfordshire.
• Operating and driving Class 1 (Category CE) vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Ensuring all loads are loaded and secured correctly.
• Adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
• Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers.
• Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management.
• Assisting with loading and unloading of materials as required.
• Supporting logistics team in processing and moving materials through the warehouse or customer sites when possible.

Skills

CE licence

Experience CE vehicles

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

English ability

Punctuality

Timekeeping

Job description

Simon Hegele is recruiting a Weekend Class 1 HGV driver to support warehousing and logistics from our Didcot HQ, with most work local to Oxfordshire. The role offers daytime driving with a good work-life balance and requires readiness to assist with loading/unloading and goods processing when schedules permit.

Shifts run Friday to Monday, 8am–6pm on weekends and 40 hours per week overall. A positive team environment and safe operating practices are emphasized across our UK operations.