Class 1 Nights
Job description
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An exciting new Class 1 - Driver opportunity at DX!
*** This is a Nightshift vacancy***
All about you
You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We value team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people with the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.
About us
We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.
What will it feel like to be part of our team?
At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about your career progression with us. We strive to develop and promote from within whenever we can, so if you want to develop your career DX will provide the training and the opportunities!
Role summary:
To transport goods to and from customers’ premises, and our central hubs, into the DX delivery network. This role requires the ability to work to deadlines and to manage on-road routes in order to achieve time-sensitive deliveries.
Key responsibilities
- Proven track record of driving vehicles in a safe and legal manner ensuring compliance with all legal requirements
- Understand and be able to comply with driver’s hours and WTD legislation
- Understand and be able to carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and to be able to report defects correctly
- Must comply with on-site health and safety requirements
- Have the experience and knowledge to be able to divert cross country to and from the hub as and when signs, traffic or other conditions dictate
Essential Criteria
- You must hold an HGV 1/C+E Licence
- No more than 6 points on your licence and no DD/DR Code convictions
- Hold a current valid DCPC Card
Benefits:
- Competitive Rates of Pay
- Company Funded Health Cash Plan
- Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
- Long Service Recognition scheme
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
- DX Discounts Portal
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Application advice
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🚛 Highlight your Class 1 HGV/C+E licence prominently at the top as this is the essential requirement
📋 Emphasise your clean driving record and DCPC compliance as the advert specifically mentions licence points limits
⏰ Showcase your night shift availability and experience with time-sensitive deliveries as this is a nightshift role
🛣️ Detail your cross-country driving experience and route management skills for hub-to-hub operations
🔧 Include examples of vehicle safety checks and defect reporting to demonstrate compliance knowledge
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- •Operated Class 1 HGV vehicles across 15 UK regions, maintaining 99.8% on-time delivery rate for time-sensitive freight shipments
- •Completed daily vehicle safety checks and defect reporting procedures, ensuring 100% compliance with DVSA regulations over 18 months
- •Managed cross-country routes between 8 distribution hubs, adapting to traffic conditions and achieving average delivery time reduction of 12%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Class 1 HGV Driver position at DX Network Services in Cambridge. With my C+E licence and current DCPC qualification, I am well-positioned to handle the night shift freight operations and time-sensitive deliveries that are central to DX's logistics network.
My background in commercial driving includes extensive experience with driver's hours legislation, vehicle safety checks, and cross-country route management. I understand the importance of compliance and safety in maintaining DX's reputation for delivering exactly what customers expect.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure compliance with driver's hours and WTD legislation during night shifts?
- ›What vehicle safety checks do you perform before starting a journey?
- ›How do you handle route diversions when traffic or road conditions change?
- ›Describe your experience with time-sensitive parcel and freight deliveries
- ›How do you maintain your DCPC qualification and stay updated with regulations?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to work under pressure to meet delivery deadlines
- ›Describe a situation where you identified and reported a vehicle defect
- ›How do you stay alert and focused during long night shifts?
- ›Give an example of when you had to adapt your route due to unexpected circumstances
- ›Tell me about a time when you worked as part of a team to achieve delivery targets
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to work under pressure to meet delivery deadlines
Describe a situation where you identified and reported a vehicle defect