Class 1 Dayshift Driver

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Allowance £108.33 per month

Life assurance

Pension

Exceptional fleet

CPC training

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Awards

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kinaxia Logistics Limited in Gateshead is looking for Class 1 dayshift drivers to join our team. You will complete daily vehicle checks, report issues to the traffic office, and ensure on-time deliveries and collections while following company procedures and the Highway Code.

The role requires a Class 1 LGV C&E license for at least two years, a valid DQC/CPC and a Digital Tachograph Card, plus good communication and local knowledge.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and geographical knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily vehicle checks to ensure vehicle roadworthiness and safety.
• Arrive on time and inform traffic office of any issues.
• Follow all company procedures, customer procedures and the Highway Code.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Complete all deliveries and collections as manifested.
• Comply with EU tachograph and WTD regulations.
• Keep vehicle clean and tidy.
• Pallet truck / Tail lift deliveries required.

Skills

Good communication

Geographical knowledge

Job description

Kinaxia are recruiting Class 1 Dayshift Drivers to join their team at their site in Gateshead.

• Monday - Friday (1 in 4 Saturdays)
• Dayshift
• Salary £32,007.25

Meal Allowance £108.33 per month

• Additional benefits:
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Exceptional fleet
• Opportunity for training and development (CPC training)
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years' service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About The Job

• Ensure you complete daily vehicle checks to make sure your vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use.
• Ensure you arrive at your job on time, informing the traffic office of any issues.
• Follow all company procedures, customer procedures and the Highway Code
• Maintain all health and safety standards.
• Complete all deliveries and collections as manifested.
• Comply with all EU tachograph and WTD regulations.
• Ensure your vehicle is kept clean and tidy.
• Pallet truck / Tail lift deliveries required.

Your Knowledge And Experience

• To hold a full LGV C&E (Class 1) licence for minimum of two years
• To have a valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC)/Driver CPC
• To own a valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Good communication skills & geographical knowledge