Class 1 Container Driver

TURNERS (SOHAM) LTD; Exning; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving Style Bonus

Overtime Available

Weekly Paid

Company Uniform

Tax-free allowances

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

Turners (Soham) Ltd is recruiting LGV Container Drivers for depots around Newmarket. Shifts include day, night, day-tramping and nights out when required. Flexibility to start and finish times under Tachograph rules is essential.

We welcome experienced drivers and those willing to learn, offering a supportive team environment, a modern fleet, and various allowances. CPC/Tacho Card, English proficiency and PPE are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence required.
• Driver CPC & Tachograph cards required.
• 35 hours CPC required.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Minimum PPE: Safety Boots.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV containers to customers and between depots in line with schedules and routes.

Skills

Full HGV Class 1 licence (C+E)

Driver CPC & Tachograph

35 hours CPC

English language proficiency

Container experience (preferred)

Job description

Turners (Soham) Ltd is the UK's largest privately owned transport Company. We are looking to recruit: LGV Container Drivers based out of Newmarket. Shifts available are: Monday - Friday Tramping. As a professional driver working for Turners Container Division, you will be required to demonstrate skill, professionalism and excellent customer service. Working for our container division you will develop close working relationships with your planning and training team, alongside other drivers and staff members in a close knit organisation that strives to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for all. The haulage industry is one of varying hours and timings, and will require potential candidates to be flexible in their approach to start and finish times. We have day, tramping, day shifts & night shifts available. Shift lengths do vary but you will be expected to comply with the Tachograph & Working Time Directive regulations at all times. Occasional nights out maybe required for day drivers due to unforeseen circumstances. As a large and ever expanding company, Turners can take on new drivers with limited experience. All we ask is you are willing and keen to learn, growing our driving crew with knowledgeable and competent members. We are always keen to take on experienced drivers and recognize the knowledge and strengths you can bring to the organisation. Successful applicants MUST have the following:

• Full HGV Class 1 (C + E) licence (1 year Preferred)
• Driver CPC & Tacho Card
• 35 hours CPC
• Container experience (preferred)
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English
• (No test drives can take place without these documents and Minimum PPE of Safety Boots)
• Driving Style Bonus
• Overtime Available
• Weekly Paid
• Company Uniform
• Tax-free allowances
• Modern well-maintained fleet
• Company contributory pension scheme