HGV Cover Driver

HGV Cover Driver   Â £16.00 per hour + enhanced trunking rate   Â £1,000 joining bonus   Dash Express   Hill Barton Depot, Exeter (EX5 1DR
)  If you re an experienced HGV driver who enjoys variety, adapts easily, and takes pride in keeping an operation moving, this could be the role for you. Dash Express is part of the Palletways network and a trusted logistics provider across the South West. We re looking for a dependable  HGV Cover Driver  to step in where needed   covering Class 1 and Class 2 work, collections and deliveries, and day or night trunking.

This is not a fixed-route driving job. It s a role for someone who s comfortable with change and happy being relied upon when flexibility matters.  What the role actually involves  As our HGV Cover Driver, you ll provide essential cover across the operation. Your work may include:
Driving  Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles , depending on the route   Completing  pallet collection and delivery routes , including multi drop work   Carrying out  day and night trunking runs  between depots   Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects   Loading, securing and unloading palletised goods safely   Using a pallet truck where required   Scanning consignments using a handheld terminal (HHT)   Communicating clearly with the operations team about delays or issues   Keeping vehicles clean, fuelled, and ready for the next shift   Working within  driver hours, WTD and tachograph regulations  at all times You ll be trusted to work independently, represent the business professionally, and step up wherever you re most needed.  

What we re looking for  This role suits drivers who are confident, adaptable, and professional. You ll need:
A  valid Class 1 (C+E) licence    An  up to date CPC    

Experience with  HGV collections, deliveries and/or pallet trunking    A solid understanding of driver hours and road safety   Good time keeping and reliability   Strong communication skills and a customer focused attitude   The flexibility to work variable shifts All staff must be able to pass a  basic DBS check .  Pay and benefits     Â £16.00 per hour     Enhanced rate  when working trunking shifts    Â £1,000 joining bonus  (Â £500 after 1 month, Â £500 after 3 months)    5.6 weeks  holiday , including bank holidays _(increasing by 1 day per year, up to 5 years)_   Training and development opportunities   Support from a well organised operations team  Why work at Dash Express  We run a professional operation and value drivers who do the job properly.

You ll be treated with respect, kept informed, and supported by people who understand transport. If you like being the driver others rely on   and want a role with variety rather than the same run every day   you ll fit in well here. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Â £16.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person