Class 1 Night Driver

Join Our Team as a Night Trunk Driver!

Are you looking for a permanent, full‑time role that offers variety, flexibility, and a chance to be part of a dynamic team? We have an exciting opportunity for you to become a key player in our logistics operations!

Main Details

Role: Class 1 Driver

Location: Inverness

Shift: Monday to Friday, nights (18:00 start)

Requirements: UK Class 1 CE Licence, Current DCPC Card, Digital Tachograph Driver Card, Counterbalance licence.

Responsibilities

• Use a curtain side trailer for trunking between our Inverness and Queenslie depots, ensuring smooth and timely deliveries.
• Reload at Queenslie and head back to Inverness, keeping our operations running seamlessly.
• Ensure goods are loaded and secured correctly to prevent shifting or damage, using straps, nets, and other securing devices as needed.
• Perform comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks using your company phone to maintain top‑notch vehicle safety and reliability.
• Stay in regular communication with the transport team to provide updates on your progress and ensure our customers’ expectations are met.
• Participate in regular training sessions to stay ahead with the latest industry standards and best practices.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Current Counterbalance licence.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player.
• Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self‑motivated.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £15.76 per hour plus an additional £2.75 per hour for all hours worked between 21:00 and 04:00.
• Shift Hours: 18:00 start, Monday to Friday.
• Overtime available with enhanced rates for working weekends.
• Training: DCPC training during employment and monthly courses in various areas.
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme.
• Retail discounts with Hapi.
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support.
• Opportunity for career development within an expanding business.
• Company benefits include excellent holiday allowance, medical reimbursement, life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club, Black Circle Tyre Discount, SNAP parking paid, free uniform, and paid Volunteer Day.
• Team culture: strong culture of teamwork.

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.

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