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 RoleMerlyn 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 PatternsSolo 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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Solo role, Driving, Driver, Truck Driver, HGV Class 1, HGV Driver, C+E Driver