HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights)

Job Category: Class 1
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Gloucester

Overview of Role

H&M Distribution Limited are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Driver to join their team. As one of the leading suppliers of distribution services within the UK, we are currently expanding our team within our Gloucester depot, offering full-time permanent positions, a competitive pay rate, and additional incentives.

The role involves night trunking duties including collections and deliveries to various locations. Applicants must hold a valid and current HGV licence, a Driver CPC, and have a solid understanding of drivers’ hours regulations and tachograph legislation.

Benefits & Incentives

  • Competitive pay rate
  • 28 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday
  • Additional holidays for length of service
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Length of Service Bonus
  • Death in Service benefit
  • Free company uniform
  • Training and development programmes
  • Company pension scheme
  • Wellbeing and counselling programme
  • Free onsite parking

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all safety and customer site rules are adhered to
  • Drive defensively and fuel efficiently at all times
  • Ensure all delivery and collection notes and paperwork are completed accurately
  • Provide accurate paperwork relevant to the debriefing of allocated jobs
  • Ensure compliance with all transport legislation including drivers’ hours and vehicle defect reporting
  • Provide an exceptional standard of service to customers
  • Carry out any other reasonable requests as detailed by the Transport Management Team
  • Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles and wear uniform and PPE provided

Requirements

  • Current and valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence
  • Minimum of 6 months’ experience driving on UK roads (2 years required as per role criteria)
  • Driver CPC card (essential)
  • Understanding of drivers’ hours regulations and tachograph legislation
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Excellent customer service skills

Additional Information

Salary: £41,765.00 per annum (paid weekly) plus £25.00 weekly bonus

Hours of Work: 50 hours per week, Monday – Friday, approximately 3:00pm – 1:00am

Location: Gloucester, GL2 7NG

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

  • On-site parking

Ability to Commute/Relocate

  • Gloucester GL2 7LN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

  • Driving: 2 years (required)

Licence / Certification

  • Driver CPC (required)

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