HGV Cover Driver

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 Work Location: In person