Class 1 Container Driver Tramping - Southampton

Turners Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving Style Bonus

Overtime Available

Weekly Paid

Company Uniform

Tax-free allowances

Modern fleet

Pension scheme

Paid CPC training

Job summary

Turners (Soham) Ltd is recruiting LGV Class 1 Container Drivers for our Southampton depot on a tramp pattern, mainly Monday-Friday. You will work with planning and training teams in a close-knit environment and adapt to varying start/finish times.

Candidates should have English proficiency and a valid Class 1 licence. Average earnings are estimated at £38,500 to £41,500 per year, with paid CPC training during employment and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken English.
• Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence with CPC & Tacho Card.
• 25 hours CPC? Wait.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV Class 1 containers on tramp routes.
• Comply with Tachograph & Working Time Directive.
• Provide professional customer service on every shift.
• Coordinate with planning and training teams.
• Maintain PPE and documentation as required.

Skills

English language

Education

Driver CPC & Tacho Card

Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

35 hours CPC

Job description

Class 1 Container Driver Tramping - Southampton

Southampton

Hampshire

GB

SO14 7

Turners (Soham) Ltd is the UK's largest privately owned transport Company and we are looking to recruit LGV Class 1 Container Drivers in our Southampton depot. Shifts are mainly Monday-Friday pattern - 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. Shift lengths do vary but you will be expected to comply with the Tachograph & Working Time Directive regulations at all times.

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)

Benefits:

• Driving Style Bonus
• Overtime Available
• 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)

Average earnings estimated annually £38,500 to £41,500.

(Earnings estimate based on 62-68 hours per week (Mon - Fri), 3 Nights out per week, Gold Fuel Bonus & Annual Leave & Bank Holidays Included).