CLASS 1 HGV Driver

Job Overview

HGV Driver at J.J FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED located in Basildon, UK. Full‑time permanent position with a 5‑day flexible shift pattern. Works with modern, clean, well‑maintained vehicles and delivers trailers to/from clients. No loading or unloading required.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for JFL Solutions in the timely and efficient collection of customers’ mail/ parcels.
• At all times ensuring compliance to legal, regulatory and company requirements.
• To safely and securely collect and deliver customers’ goods in line with company/ customer requirements.
• Accurately complete relevant paperwork as required in line with company procedures via our online app.
• Ensure that vehicles, consumables and assets used are clean and secure.
• Ensure that tachograph charts are completed and returned in accordance with legislation.
• Act in a professional and courteous manner providing an excellent level of customer service.
• Drive company vehicles in a safe and proper manner in accordance with current legislation.
• Reporting of any accident, breakdown or emergency in line with divisional policy.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environment policies and other relevant regulations.
• Comply and act in accordance with the Driver’s handbook.

Benefits

• Consistent and regular work
• Performance & Safety Bonus
• Weekly Payroll
• Minimum of 45 hours guarantee
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holiday
• A modern, clean and well‑maintained fleet
• Inclusive environment
• Parental leave (maternity/paternity)
• On‑site parking
• State-of-the-art equipment with full safety technology
• Traction work only – drop/swap trailers (no loading)
• Average 3 swaps per shift, working with boxed trailers only
• Excellent on‑site facilities including secured parking
• Loyalty bonus
• Performance & Safety Bonus (additional)

Additional Information & Qualifications

• Current and clean appropriate class of driving licence for the role (HGV/ Class C/ Class C+E)
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) with no current suspension or revocation
• Good communication skills to quickly understand instructions, liaise effectively with colleagues and customers
• Able to manage own work to meet deadlines while maintaining performance standards
• A positive and proactive approach to work with clear customer focus
• A team player with a positive “can‑do” attitude, hard‑working and willing to learn
• No more than six penalty points (no DD, DR or IN endorsements)
• Hold a Digital Tachograph / Smart Card
• Right to work in the UK
• Willing to undergo a Background Check (BGC) and Drug and Alcohol (D&A) test

Pay and Schedule

Pay range: £38,000–£42,000 per year. Additional pay: performance bonus, yearly bonus, company pension, free parking, on‑site parking.

Schedule options: 10‑hour shift, 12‑hour shift, 8‑hour shift, night shift, overtime, weekend availability.

Experience & Licence

Preferred: 1 year truck‑driving experience. Required: HGV C+E licence; night shift required.

Location

Basildon, England SS14 3RY – On the road.

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