HGV Driver (Merlyn Phoenix Limited)

Posted 4 hours 33 minutes ago by MERLYN PHOENIX LIMITED

Permanent
Full Time
Other
South West, United Kingdom
Job Description

HGV Solo Role Class 1 Driver Job Description

Merlyn Phoenix Limited

HGV Class 1 Driver (Solo Role)

Merlyn Phoenix Limited, Cricklade, Swindon £42,000 to £44,000 a year - Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Merlyn Phoenix Limited, based in Cricklade Swindon, is hiring for HGV Class 1 drivers for solo roles. We have rapid growth projections, providing long-term careers for drivers working on our permanent contract with the world's largest online retailer.

Shift Patterns

Solo role

HGV Driver Benefits

  • Permanent contract base salary £42,000 to £44,000 inclusive of night-out money based on 1 solo tour per week

  • Contributory company pension

  • 28 days paid holiday based on 1 tour per week

  • No loading/unloading

  • Fulfilment centre to fulfilment centre or warehouse/distribution centre

  • Traction work only - drop/swap trailers

  • Great facilities available for our drivers to take a break at the fulfilment centres with free refreshments

  • On-site parking

  • Access to the latest truck technology in both safety and sustainability

  • A strong culture of inclusivity and support for diversity

  • Safety and driver welfare are key priorities

HGV Driver Requirements

  • Solo role - prepared to be away in the truck for the week

  • Hold a valid commercial Driving License with the correct categories C / C+E

  • Have a Full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

  • Hold a Digital Tachograph / Smart Card

  • Pass a background check (to the extent permitted by applicable law)

  • Pass a standard drug and alcohol test (to the extent permitted by applicable law)

  • Be able to speak and read English satisfactorily

  • Have a maximum of 6 penalty points on the Driver's License (with no DD, DR, or IN endorsements)

  • Approved drivers must meet background check requirements and return negative drug and alcohol test results

HGV Driver Responsibilities

  • Use route navigation apps and knowledge of the area to deliver packages to warehouses on time

  • Interact with clients, colleagues, and suppliers professionally

  • Complete daily maintenance checks on delivery trucks and trailers and report issues

  • Report any vehicle issues or schedule delays in real time

  • Drive in inclement weather such as light snow

  • Maintain electronic logs to track routes and deliveries