Class 1 Driver Nights

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Location Shepton Mallet - BA4 5QQ

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Location
:
Shepton Mallet
Shift
:
Monday – Friday, Nights

Referral: Refer a friend for this HGV Driver role and you’ll both receive £1,000, paid in two instalments. Simply let us know who referred you when you apply .
* T&C’s apply.

• Competitive Salary
  : £49,240.00 per annum
• Shift Hours
  :
  Monday to Friday, starting from 19:00hrs.
• Training
  : DCPC training during your employment*, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits
  :
  Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
• Career Development
  :
  Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Company Benefits
  :
  Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement*, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
• Extras
  :
  Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Team Culture
  :
  Strong culture of teamwork.

As a Class 1 Driver, you’ll play a key role in the smooth, efficient movement of palletised freight across our network. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating a curtain‑side trailer to trunk palletised goods from our Shepton Mallet depot to pallet‑network hubs in the West Midlands, before reloading back to Shepton Mallet.
• Providing internal trunking support where required, including accurately verifying freight against the manifest at each depot stop.
• Taking advantage of opportunities to gain additional certifications, including LST (Longer Semi-Trailer) and ADR during your employment.
• Ensuring all goods are safely loaded, secured, and protected, using straps, nets, and other appropriate securing equipment.
• Completing daily vehicle safety checks.
• Maintaining regular communication with the Transport Team.
• Attending ongoing training and development sessions to stay up to date with industry standards and best practice.

We’re looking for a professional, safety‑focused driver with a strong work ethic and great communication skills:

• UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Valid DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Card
• A genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Ability to work to time‑critical deadlines
• Confident, polite, and team‑oriented attitude
• Strong geographical knowledge
• Physically fit, flexible, hardworking, and self‑motivated

Eligibility
:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

Contact Us
:
For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at  . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.