Uniserve is seeking a HGV Class 1 Driver to safely and efficiently deliver customer goods (5-6 deliveries per day) across multiple delivery locations while maintaining excellent service standards.
Salary: £41,791 annual
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday and willing to complete 2-3 overnight stays per week as required by the business
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct daily vehicle checks and ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant at all times
- Complete multi-drop deliveries and collections, typically 5-6 drops per day
- Deliver goods safely, securely, and in accordance with customer requirements
- Accurately complete all delivery documentation and use handheld devices where required
- Ensure compliance with Driver Hours, Working Time Directive, and Road Transport legislation
- Maintain communication with the traffic office regarding delivery progress, delays, or issues
- Secure loads correctly and carry out all required load checks during the journey
- Provide excellent customer service and act as a professional ambassador for the company
- Report vehicle defects, incidents, accidents, or near misses promptly
- Keep the vehicle clean and presentable
- Complete overnight stays (typically 2-3 nights per week) in line with operational requirements
- Compliance and Safety Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Comply with company policies, customer site rules, and industry regulations
- Ensure safe loading and unloading practices are followed at all times
- Wear appropriate PPE when required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential
- Valid Class 1 (C+E) Licence
- Valid Driver CPC qualification
- Digital Tachograph Card
- Previous Class 1 driving experience
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network
- Strong understanding of Drivers’ Hours and Working Time regulations
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Desirable
- Multi-drop delivery experience
- Experience using telematics and electronic proof of delivery systems
- Forklift licence (if applicable)
Personal Attributes:
- Reliable and punctual
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Flexible and adaptable to changing operational demands
- Safety conscious with strong attention to detail
- Positive and customer-focused approach
Benefits:
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 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 learn we 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.
At Uniserve we do amazing things. We are at the forefront of change, leading the transformation of the logistics and global trade management market. We have big ideas that push the boundaries and heaps of ambition that means we deliver on our promises time and again. People are the backbone of our business and the key to our continued success which is why we invest in training and development at all levels.
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Work Location: In person
