Class 1 HGV Driver

Overview

VMC Haulage is seeking a dedicated full-time Class 1 HGV Driver based in Milton Keynes. The annual salary for this permanent position is £40,000. The role involves transporting trailers to fulfilment centres using navigation tools and local knowledge, with no loading or unloading duties required. Flexibility to work weekends is essential.

Shift Details

• Flexible shift patterns with 12-hour shifts
• Five days per week, with overtime opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and trailers safely while conducting daily walk-around vehicle inspections
• Maintain professional communication with clients and the Transport Manager, especially regarding any delays
• Ensure compliance with drivers’ hours and working time regulations
• Provide constructive feedback to enhance team practices and operational efficiency
• Keep vehicles clean both internally and externally, with support for maintaining hygiene standards

Requirements

• Possess a valid UK driving license category C+E (Class 1 HGV)
• Holders of UK Driver DQC (Blue Card) and valid Drivers CPC certification
• Completed a minimum of 35 hours of Driver Professional Competence training
• Carry a Digital Tachograph/Smart Chip Card
• Fluent in English reading and speaking
• Maximum of six penalty points on driving license allowed
• Successful candidates must pass drug, alcohol, criminal record, and external reference checks conducted by government and authorized agencies

Employee Benefits

• Exemption from loading/unloading responsibilities
• Driving routed from Regional Distribution Centres with boxed trailers only—no curtain strapping required
• Work is clean and straightforward, with no handball or use of pump trucks necessary
• Flexible working hours and 28 days of paid holidays annually
• Availability of on-site parking and overtime work each week
• Access to advanced truck safety and sustainability technologies
• Inclusive company culture promoting diversity and team support