At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Class 1 at night, ensuring safe and timely deliveries.
- Company: Join a leading independent logistics provider in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, guaranteed hours, overtime, and holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a forward-thinking team with excellent career prospects.
- Qualifications: Must hold a British driving license, CPC, and Digi card.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 35256 £ per year.
Full Time Opportunities available for HGV Drivers (Class 1, Nights).
Competitive Pay Rate: Nights £770.60 per week, plus Night Premium £30.00 p/n (from 1st April 2026).
We are a forward-thinking haulage business looking for full-time employees for Class 1 driving. This vacancy is located at our Nursling Depot and is a fantastic opportunity to work for a major haulage company. Meachers is one of the leading independent logistics providers of international freight and transport services in the UK.
Your application is important to us. If selected, we will arrange for you to meet the Transport Manager at the Nursling depot and you will be invited to take an assessment.
Whether you are a relatively new driver or a long-standing experienced driver, as long as you have the relevant skills and licences, all drivers are welcome to apply for this role. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are required as you will be in constant communication with our clients, customers, and other members of internal teams. It is essential to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism at all times, both internally and externally.
You must hold a British driving license, a valid CPC and Digi card, and have no more than 6 points on your license with no previous DR or DD endorsements.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:- Supervise the loading of the vehicle to ensure products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage.
- Ensure with the loader that the load is correct against the customers' orders and documentation.
- Ensure that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customers' property; if in doubt, consult with customer and/or Traffic Office, and use disclaimers if necessary.
- Check goods off with customers and obtain signature and printed name. If any errors exist, mark documentation accordingly and consult with Traffic Office as appropriate.
- Provide excellent customer service and handle customer issues on delivery effectively, avoiding getting over-involved in discussion. Contact Traffic Office for assistance as required.
- Carry out deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
- Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law and SSOW.
- Drive within the tachograph law and driver hours limits.
- Look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab.
- Comply with fuel directives from the Traffic Department.
- Ensure compliance with all of the company SSOW.
- Report any accidents immediately and in compliance with the company's accident reporting procedure.
- Complete vehicle daily inspection sheet and return to the traffic office.
Benefits:
- Weekly Paid Role
- Competitive Pay Rates
- Guaranteed 48 hour week
- Overtime available
- 23 days holiday per year
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance
