HGV Solo Role Class 1 Driver Job Description
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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
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Permanent contract base salary £42,000 to £44,000 inclusive of night-out money based on 1 solo tour per week
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Contributory company pension
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28 days paid holiday based on 1 tour per week
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No loading/unloading
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Fulfilment centre to fulfilment centre or warehouse/distribution centre
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Traction work only – drop/swap trailers
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Great facilities available for our drivers to take a break at the fulfilment centres with free refreshments
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On-site parking
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Access to the latest truck technology in both safety and sustainability
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A strong culture of inclusivity and support for diversity
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Safety and driver welfare are key priorities
HGV Driver Requirements
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Solo role – prepared to be away in the truck for the week
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Hold a valid commercial Driving License with the correct categories C / C+E
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Have a Full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
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Hold a Digital Tachograph / Smart Card
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Pass a background check (to the extent permitted by applicable law)
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Pass a standard drug and alcohol test (to the extent permitted by applicable law)
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Be able to speak and read English satisfactorily
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Have a maximum of 6 penalty points on the Driver’s License (with no DD, DR, or IN endorsements)
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Approved drivers must meet background check requirements and return negative drug and alcohol test results
HGV Driver Responsibilities
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Use route navigation apps and knowledge of the area to deliver packages to warehouses on time
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Interact with clients, colleagues, and suppliers professionally
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Complete daily maintenance checks on delivery trucks and trailers and report issues
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Report any vehicle issues or schedule delays in real time
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Drive in inclement weather such as light snow
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Maintain electronic logs to track routes and deliveries
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