HGV Class 1 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Role
- Use navigation apps and knowledge of area to deliver trailers to fulfilment centres
- Interact with stakeholders in a professional manner
- Complete daily walk around checks on vehicle and report any issues
- No loading or unloading required.
- Must be able to work weekends
You must have:
- A valid commercial Driving License
- Must have at least 1 year Class 1 Experience
- A Professional Driving Qualification called the Full Driver CPC
- a Digital Tachograph
- A maximum of 6 penalty points in the Driver’s License
- Right to work documents
We offer:
- A competitive salary + overtime
- Performance / Safety bonus & incentives
- Holiday pay
- Workplace pension
- Parental leave
- Driver training
- Paid for full shift even if shift finishes earlier
- Overtime opportunity
- Flexible Working hours
- On-site Parking
- Brand New Truck Fleet
- Drop/swap trailers Only - no loading/unloading work
Shift Patterns:
- Flexible shift patterns
- Shift length: 10 hours
- Permanent role - Full time
- 5 On / 2 Off
- Plus overtime
- Must be able to work Weekends
VEO Logistics is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Safety bonus
Experience:
- class 1 HGV: 1 year (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 1 Driver roles across VEO Logistics Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,000 - £37,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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