HGV Class 1 Driver
2 days ago
Kettering
Uniserve is a leading provider of innovative supply chain solutions, delivering excellence across global logistics. We are recruiting a reliable and experiencedHGV Class 1 Driverto safely and efficiently operate Class 1 articulated vehicles, ensuring all deliveries, collections, and shunting activities are completed in full compliance with road transport legislation, company policies, and customer service expectations. A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible. Shift Pattern:4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (flexibility essential) Weekend and bank holiday working may be required depending on operational needs Salary:£37,500 per annum Key Responsibilities: • Operate HGV Class 1 (C+E) vehicles in a safe, professional, and legally compliant manner, • Complete trunking, store deliveries, collections, and/or yard shunting as required, • Carry out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting in line with company procedures, • Ensure loads are secure, paperwork is accurate, and PODs are completed correctly, • Comply fully with Drivers Hours, Working Time Directive, and Tachograph legislation, • Maintain high standards of road safety, fuel efficiency, and vehicle care, • Communicate effectively with transport teams, customers, and site personnel, • Report accidents, incidents, near misses, and defects promptly, • Represent Uniserve professionally at all customer and supplier sites, • Support operational flexibility, including changes to routes, start times, or duties where required, • Adhere to all Uniserve Health & Safety policies and procedures, • Follow site-specific rules at depots and customer locations, • Take responsibility for personal safety and that of others at all times Essential • Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, • Valid Driver CPC Digital Tachograph Card, • Good knowledge of UK road transport legislation, • Strong safety awareness and professional driving standards, • Previous trunking or retail distribution experience, • Yard shunting experience, • Customer-focused and professional at all times, • Flexible and adaptable to operational requirements, • High attention to detail, particularly with compliance and digital records, • Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks: • Competitive Salary:We value your skills and commitment, • Discretionary Bonus:Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded, • Pension Scheme:We've got your future covered, • Annual Salary Review:Your growth xrnqpay matters to us, • Free Eye Test and up to £69 Vouchers towards Glasses:Taking care of your vision, • Interest-Free Company Loan:We're here to support you, • Free On-Site Parking:Convenient and hassle-free, • Referral Bonus £750:Spread the word and earn some extra cash, • Care First Lifestyle Programme:Because your well-being matters, • Flu Jabs Annually:Stay healthy, on us, • Group Life Policy:We've got you covered, • Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work:Embrace sustainable transport, • Flexible Career Pathway:Grow with us!, • Supply Chain Academy:We create, deliver and manage learning that strengthens our organisation and the wider supply chain, • Enhanced Holiday Scheme:we believe loyalty should be rewarded, • Apprenticeships:Earn while you learnwe offer apprenticeships that build talent in vital areas like technology, people, finance, operations and much more, • Private Health Care: We are committed to your wellbeing