Class 1 Container Driver - Newmarket

Turners (Soham) Ltd; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paid

Company uniform

Pension scheme

Paid CPC training

Modern fleet

Job summary

Turners (Soham) Ltd is recruiting LGV Container Drivers for our Newmarket operation. Shifts include day, night, and tramp routes with flexible start times to meet tachograph rules. You will join a growing team that values professionalism and customer service.

We welcome drivers with HGV Class 1 and CPC qualifications; container experience is preferred. We offer paid CPC training, a modern fleet, and a contributory pension scheme. Weekly pay and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence (1 year preferred)
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Driver CPC & Tachograph Card
• Container experience preferred
• Paid CPC training during employment (Terms apply)

Skills

English proficiency

Container experience

Education

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence

Tools

Driver CPC & Tachograph Card

35 hours CPC

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)
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Driving Style Bonus
• Weekly Paid
• Company Uniform
• Tax-free allowances
• Modern well-maintained fleet
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Paid CPC training during employment (Terms apply – Dependant on Expiry Date of Current DQC)
• 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)