HGV Class 1 Day Driver
HGV Class 1 Day Driver - Warrington
Salary: £46,500 per annum
Location: Warrington
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Our client is seeking reliable and experienced Class 1 C+E Day Drivers to support their Warrington operation.
The role involves day driving on a 4-on-4-off shift pattern (12-hour shifts starting at 11am). You will deliver to customer stores using trailers that may include double-deck operation (fixed deck and moving deck). Duties include completing store deliveries, unloading cages using tail-lift equipment, and reloading empty cages for return.
This is a physically demanding role. You must be comfortable moving loaded and empty cages, using tail-lift equipment, 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 client requirements
- Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly
- Deliver cages into customer stores using tail-lift equipment where required
- Manually unload loaded cages and move them safely into store delivery areas
- Reload empty cages onto the trailer for return
- Operate fixed-deck and moving-deck double-deck trailers where required
- 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
- Represent our client professionally at all times
Essential Requirements
- 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
- Double-deck trailer experience (fixed and moving deck)
- Tail-lift experience
- Retail store delivery experience
- Experience with cage-based deliveries and collections
- Previous multi-drop Class 1 experience
What our client offers
- Ongoing training and operational support
- All necessary training provided
- Modern fleet and equipment
- Uniform and PPE provided where applicable