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
Keywords: Solo role, Driving, Driver, Truck Driver, HGV Class 1, HGV Driver, C+E Driver