HGV Driver

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

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