HGV Class 1 Driver

Job description

Job Description

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

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. Xohmjla

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

27-08-2026

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