Uniserve
HGV Class 1 Night Driver
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Uniserve is seeking reliable and experienced Class 1 C+E Night Drivers to support our Warrington operation.
The role involves day driving on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, delivering to customer stores using trailers that may include double deck operation, including fixed deck and moving deck trailers. Drivers will complete store deliveries, unload cages using tail lift equipment and reload empty cages for return.
Night deliveries will be made to closed stores, requiring drivers to work responsibly, independently and in line with site and customer procedures. Drivers must be confident managing their own safety, security and decision-making while completing deliveries out of hours.
Salary: £50,020 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts, paid breaks
This role is physically demanding. Drivers must be comfortable moving loaded and empty cages, using tail lift equipment, working in store delivery areas and safely handling freight in line with manual handling procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate Class 1 C+E vehicles in line with legal, customer and company requirements
- Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly using the required reporting process
- Deliver cages into customer stores using tail lift equipment where required
- Complete night deliveries to closed stores responsibly and independently, following all site access, safety and security procedures
- Manually unload loaded cages from trailers and move them safely into store delivery areas
- Reload empty cages onto the trailer for return movement
- Operate trailers safely, including fixed deck and moving deck double deck trailers where required by the operation
- Complete all delivery paperwork, PODs and electronic records accurately and on time
- Maintain compliance with Drivers Hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph rules
- Communicate clearly with transport planners, site teams and customers regarding delays, issues or changes
- Represent Uniserve professionally, maintaining high standards of safety, customer service and conduct
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Skills & Experience:
Essential
- Valid UK Class 1 C+E licence
- Valid Driver CPC qualification card
- Digital tachograph card
- Good understanding of Drivers Hours, WTD and road transport compliance
- Physically able to move cages and undertake manual handling throughout the shift
- Flexible approach to start times, shift patterns and customer requirements
Desirable / Preferred
- Double deck trailer experience, including fixed deck and moving deck trailers
- Tail lift experience
- Retail store delivery experience
- Experience with cage-based deliveries and collections
- Strong customer-facing communication skills
- Previous multi-drop Class 1 experience
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Key Skills And Personal Attributes
- Safety-focused and compliant in all aspects of driving and delivery work
- Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
- Customer-focused with a professional approach at all times
- Able to manage physically demanding work in a safe and controlled manner
- Good communication skills with planners, colleagues and store teams
- Positive attitude and willingness to support operational requirements
- Willingness to complete all required training and follow customer-specific delivery procedures
What We Offer:
- Ongoing training and operational support
- All necessary training will be provided, including customer procedures, safe systems of work and equipment use where required
- Modern fleet and equipment
- Uniform and PPE provided where applicable
- Opportunity to work with a leading logistics provider
To apply:
Please submit your CV or contact the transport recruitment team for further information
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