HGV Class 1 Night Driver

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

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
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