HGV Class 1 Driver

Job Description

We are looking for an HGV Class 1 driver to join our company to carry out a night trunking duties. Drivers will be expected to to attend our Bideford site to carry out a night trunk in an artic vehicle to the Palletforce hub at Burton upon Trent, unload reload and return to base.

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Evans Transport is part of the ET Holdings group. The company has been running over 50 years and is still very much a family company with 3 generations of Evans family actively involved in the business. The business is ran from various depots around the country and comprises of over 250 trucks and trailers

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So if you live or want to relocate to the area and this meets your skill set please get in touch.

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Responsibilities and Duties For Class 1 driver (Nights)

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Key Task Requirements

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  • Ensure the most direct truck friendly route is taken
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  • Ensure the vehicle is safe and fit to be on the road by carrying out adequate daily checks.
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  • Work within the tachograph and working time directive laws
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  • Meet our connection times for loading and unloading at the pallet hub
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  • Able to work on own initiative and part of a team
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  • Report any issues effectively and promptly to management
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  • Be able to work to a productive nature.
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Qualifications and Skills For Class 1 driver (Nights)\n

Key Skill Requirements

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  • Full driving licence with C+E vocation
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  • In date driver CPC and digital tachograph
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  • Posses good literacy and numeracy skills.
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  • Have a reason able level of fitness
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  • Presentable, good attitude and polite.
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  • Counterbalance forklift experience beneficial but not essential
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  • LST experience beneficial but not essential
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Benefits for Class 1 driver (Nights)

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Job Package

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  • Competitive Salary
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  • 22 day annual leave + Bank Holidays additional holiday for time served
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  • Company Pension Scheme
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  • Meal allowance
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  • PPE and uniform supplied
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  • Health Insurance Scheme
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  • Ongoing paid training provided - CPC, specialist training
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  • Secure parking
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  • Medical renewals
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  • Licence and Digi card renewals
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  • Bike to work Scheme
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
\n Salary: £49,192.00 per year (includes £20 per week meal allowance)

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Job Overview

ID:

2602113

Date Posted:

Posted 4 hours ago

Expiration Date:

23/08/2026

Location:

Exeter

Salary:

Competitive

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