HGV Class 1 Day Driver
Department: Drivers
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Warrington
Compensation: £46,500 / year
Description
Uniserve is seeking reliable and experienced Class 1 C+E Day 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.
Salary: £46,500 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts
Start time - Midday
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
- 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, Knowledge and Expertise Required
- 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
Benefits
Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:
- Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
- Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
- Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
- Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
- Free Eye Test and up to £69 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
- Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
- Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
- Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
- Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.
- Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us.
- Group Life Policy: We've got you covered.
- Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport
- Flexible Career Pathway: Grow with us!
- Supply Chain Academy: We create, deliver and manage learning that strengthens our organisation and the wider supply chain.
- Enhanced Holiday Scheme: we believe loyalty should be rewarded.
- Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn we offer apprenticeships that build talent in vital areas like technology, people, finance, operations and much more.
- Private Health Care: We are committed to your wellbeing.
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