HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

Job Description

HGV Class 1 tipper driver - Night shiftaverage 42 hours a week

We are looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 drivers to join our Bulk haulage department. We will be working with a key customer providing internal site movements in a large clay works 24hours 7 days a week. The candidate will be working on a shift pattern and will be trained to self load using loading shovels and other customer equipment.

• The shift pattern will be 2 on 2 off 3 on 2 off 2 on 3 off of 12 hour shifts.
• Applicants will be working a night shift

Key Skill Requirements for driver

• Act in a professional and friendly manner
• Ensure the most direct truck friendly route is taken
• Ensure the vehicle is safe and fit to be on the road by carrying out adequate daily checks.
• Work within the tachograph and working time directive laws
• Ensure all apps are kept up to date
• Able to work on own initiative and part of a team
• Report any issues effectively and promptly to management
• Be able to work to a productive nature.
• Be willing to drive other machinery.
• Able to make confident decisions and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Operate mobile plant safely and responsibly, completing daily checks and reporting defects.
• Load customers safely and efficiently.
• Operate the sand plant efficiently, maintaining a consistent feed.
• Complete daily checks and assist with repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and site safety.
• Support staff and help maintain a positive working environment.

Qualifications and Skills For driver

• Full driving licence In date driver CPC and digital tachograph
• Sound geographical knowledge of UK and be able to use a road atlas.
• Posses good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Have a reason able level of fitness Presentable, good attitude and polite.
• Tipper experience of benefit but not essential
• Loader shovel driving of benefit but not essential

Driver Job Package for Driver

• Competitive Salary
• Breaks Paid
• Up to 29 days holiday + Christmas day
• Company Pension Scheme
• PPE and uniform supplied
• Health Insurance Scheme
• Ongoing paid training provided - CPC, specialist training
• Secure parking
• Medical renewal
• Licence and digicard renewal
• Cycle to work

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newton Abbot

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English