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!
Key skills
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Application advice
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🚛 Emphasise your Class 1/C+E licence prominently in your CV header as this is the primary requirement
📋 Highlight your DCPC card validity and any recent CPC training modules completed
⏰ Showcase experience with driver's hours regulations and WTD compliance in your skills section
🔧 Detail your vehicle inspection and defect reporting experience as DX specifically mentions this requirement
🌙 Mention any previous night shift or logistics experience to demonstrate suitability for this specific role pattern
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- •Operated Class 1 vehicles across 8 regional hubs, maintaining 99.2% on-time delivery rate while ensuring full WTD and driver's hours compliance
- •Conducted daily vehicle safety inspections for 12-vehicle fleet, identifying and reporting 15 defects that prevented potential breakdowns
- •Managed cross-country diversions during night shifts, reducing average delivery delays by 23 minutes through proactive route planning
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Dear Hiring Manager,
DX Network Services' commitment to career progression and technical development makes your Class 1 night driver position particularly appealing to me. With my C+E licence and current DCPC qualification, I am well-positioned to handle the time-sensitive hub operations and cross-country route management this role demands.
My background in commercial driving has equipped me with extensive experience in WTD compliance, driver's hours regulations, and comprehensive vehicle safety checks. I understand the critical importance of maintaining delivery schedules while ensuring full legal compliance, particularly during night shift operations when adaptability and route management skills are essential.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure compliance with driver's hours regulations during night shifts?
- ›Describe your process for conducting pre-trip vehicle safety checks
- ›What would you do if you encountered a vehicle defect during your shift?
- ›How do you navigate cross-country diversions when traffic conditions change?
- ›Explain the importance of DCPC and how you maintain your qualification
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to work to tight deadlines in a driving role
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your route due to unexpected circumstances
- ›How do you maintain alertness and safety during night shift work?
- ›Give an example of when you worked effectively as part of a transport team
- ›Describe a time when you identified and reported a safety concern
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to work to tight deadlines in a driving role
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your route due to unexpected circumstances