*HGV Cover Driver*
*£16.00 per hour + enhanced trunking rate*
*£1,000 joining bonus*
*Dash Express – Hill Barton Depot, Exeter (EX5 1DR)*
If you’re an experienced HGV driver who enjoys variety, adapts easily, and takes pride in keeping an operation moving, this could be the role for you.
Dash Express is part of the Palletways network and a trusted logistics provider across the South‑West. We’re looking for a dependable *HGV Cover Driver* to step in where needed — covering Class 1 and Class 2 work, collections and deliveries, and day or night trunking.
This is not a fixed-route driving job. It’s a role for someone who’s comfortable with change and happy being relied upon when flexibility matters.
*What the role actually involves*
As our HGV Cover Driver, you’ll provide essential cover across the operation. Your work may include:
* Driving *Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles*, depending on the route
* Completing *pallet collection and delivery routes*, including multi‑drop work
* Carrying out *day and night trunking runs* between depots
* Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
* Loading, securing and unloading palletised goods safely
* Using a pallet truck where required
* Scanning consignments using a handheld terminal (HHT)
* Communicating clearly with the operations team about delays or issues
* Keeping vehicles clean, fuelled, and ready for the next shift
* Working within *driver hours, WTD and tachograph regulations* at all times
You’ll be trusted to work independently, represent the business professionally, and step up wherever you’re most needed.
*What we’re looking for*
This role suits drivers who are confident, adaptable, and professional.
You’ll need:
* A *valid Class 1 (C+E) licence*
* An *up‑to‑date CPC*
* Experience with *HGV collections, deliveries and/or pallet trunking*
* A solid understanding of driver hours and road safety
* Good time‑keeping and reliability
* Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused attitude
* The flexibility to work variable shifts
All staff must be able to pass a *basic DBS check*.
*Pay and benefits*
* *£16.00 per hour*
* *Enhanced rate* when working trunking shifts
* *£1,000 joining bonus* (£500 after 1 month, £500 after 3 months)
* *5.6 weeks’ holiday*, including bank holidays
_(increasing by 1 day per year, up to 5 years)_
* Training and development opportunities
* Support from a well‑organised operations team
*Why work at Dash Express*
We run a professional operation and value drivers who do the job properly. You’ll be treated with respect, kept informed, and supported by people who understand transport.
If you like being the driver others rely on — and want a role with variety rather than the same run every day — you’ll fit in well here.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 – 50 per week
Work Location: In person