Class 1 Driver

Our Bob; Braintree; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay (£16.82–£18.95)

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Free secure car parking

Job summary

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are seeking a Class 1 Tipper Driver to operate HGV Class 1 vehicles at the Braintree site. Training is provided for tipper work, with a focus on safety and secure load handling. Roles start promptly with regular start times.

Applicants should hold a Class 1 licence with 12 months of commercial driving experience, UK DCPC and a valid Digi-tacho card; maximum 6 points considered. Visa or relocation support is not provided.

Qualifications

• Must have Class 1 Licence and 12 months experience driving commercially.
• Digi-tacho and DCPC cards required; WTD regulations knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV Class 1 vehicles and perform tipperwork.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and keep cab/trailer clean.
• Ensure loads are secured and daily paperwork is completed accurately.

Skills

HGV experience

UK driving license

Digi-tacho card

DCPC card

WTD knowledge

Education

Class 1 Driving Licence

Job description

Job Title:Class 1Tipper Driver

Location:Braintree, Essex

Pay Rate: £16.82 to £18.95 per hour + £35 O/t bonus payment

Working Hours:Monday to Friday (06:30 start times)

Experience:12 months Class 1 essential

Assessment:Yes - required before start

Fifth Wheel Recruitment are looking for Class1 Drivers in Halkyn/Holywell to work with our client, who manufactures and distributes cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £16.82 to £18.95 per hour + £35 O/t bonus payment
• Immediate Starts:Begin earning immediately
• Weekly Pay:Payday every Friday
• Overtime Opportunities:Boost your earnings

Excellent Facilities:

• - Comfortable break areas
• - Vending machines
• - Free, secure car parking

Class 1 Tipper Driver - role & Responsibilities:

• - Operating HGV Class 1 vehicles
• - Performing tipperwork (training provided if required)
• - Routine vehicle checks and maintaining trailer and cab cleanliness
• - Ensuring all loads are placed and secured correctly
• - Completing daily paperwork accurately

All applicants are expected to complete work to a high standard while following site safety procedures.

About you:

You will have your Class 1 Driving Licence and at least 12 months experience driving commercially. You must also have your UK DCPC card and a valid Digi-tacho card.Our client may accept up to 6 points on your licence, but we can not acceptDD, TT, DR, CD, INendorsements. As a professional Driver, you will be up to date with the WTD regulations.

Previous experience working with cement/aggregates would be beneficial andMPQC card required, or willingness to obtain one (can be arranged after assessment).

You will be a UK resident and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.