Class 1 Bulker Driver

Galaxy Personnel; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Galaxy Personnel are recruiting for a Class 1 Bulk Tipper Driver in Kings Lynn to join a national company. Role involves delivering and collecting goods with a focus on safety and compliance, following transport planner instructions and maintaining vehicle readiness.

The position is permanent with a 48-hour week, four shifts over six days, and overtime paid at the standard rate. Applicants should hold an HGV C+E licence, CPC and Tachograph cards and have good knowledge of driving hours rules.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV (C+E) licence.
• Valid CPC card.
• Valid Digital Tachograph card.
• Working knowledge of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive legislation.
• Strong demonstrable experience as an HGV (C+E) driver.

Responsibilities

• Deliver company products to customer premises as scheduled by transport planner.
• Collect raw materials from farm, port or stores.
• Carry out daily vehicle and trailer safety checks before road use.
• Log defects and notify transport team of any faults.
• Liaise with other operations to ensure smooth information flow.

Skills

HGV C+E Licence

CPC Card

Digital Tachograph

Driver Hours Legislation

Proven HGV Driving Experience

Job description

Job Title: Class 1 Bulk Tipper Driver

Area: Kings Lynn

Shift Pattern: 48 Hrs a week 4 shifts over 6 days

Salary: Great Salary OT paid at X1.5 with Salary Review

Role: Permanent

Galaxy Personnel are currently working with a successful national company who are currently looking for a Class 1 Bulker Tipper Driver.

The role of the HGV (C+E) Driver will ensure a customer focused, effective delivery and collection of company products and raw materials in both an efficient and safe manner complying with all relevant legislation in order to deliver business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the company's products as scheduled by the transport planner to customer premises ensuring all customer requirements are met. Discharge products in accordance with the instruction on the delivery ticket or as advised by the customer, ensuring bio-security is adhered to at all times.
• Collect raw materials as scheduled by the transport planner from farm, port or stores.
• Complete daily vehicle and trailer checks for defects prior to taking the vehicle on the road to ensure it is in a roadworthy and legal condition.
• Notify the transport team promptly of any faults disclosed by inspections which are considered to merit immediate attention. All details of defects must be entered into the vehicle defect log.
• Liaise with other operational areas to ensure the efficient flow of information.
• Complete all relevant documentation relating to each day's work and return to the transport team to ensure compliance with current road haulage legislation and company policy and procedures.
• Undertake any reasonable task related to the delivery and collection of company product as required and as directed by the transport management team.

Essential Skills and Experience Required

• Valid HGV (C+E) Licence.
• Valid CPC Card.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• A working knowledge of Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive Legislation.
• Strong demonstrable skills and experience as an HGV (C+E) driver.