Class 1 Driver

C&D South West; Chard; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in distribution services is seeking an experienced Class 1 HGV/LGV Driver for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves ensuring efficient deliveries across the South West and nationally. Candidates should have a valid Class C+E license and excellent customer service skills. With competitive pay and numerous benefits, this is a great opportunity for driven individuals looking to grow within a reputable business.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company pension

On-site parking

Overtime opportunities

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Class 1 driver.
• Ideally, experience of multi-drop driving.
• Knowledge of tachograph procedures.

Responsibilities

• Driving Category C+E vehicles.
• Loading and unloading the vehicle while maintaining load security.
• Completing all relevant paperwork.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Ability to read maps

Understanding of driver s hours legislation

Knowledge of load restraint procedures

Education

Class C+E Driving Licence

Driver CPC

Job description

C & D Transport was founded in 1987 and has been providing quality distribution to clients for over 35 years. With our depots based out of Chard & Martock, Somerset, we are close to the major routes in and out of the South West. We are a founder member of the Palletforce network, one of the fastest-growing palletised distribution networks in the UK.

With over 100 depots with a combined fleet of over 3000 vehicles and 4 million sq ft of warehousing, C & D South West and Palletforce handles thousands of pallets every night.

Due to an increase in work-load, we are now looking for an experienced Class 1 HGV / LGV Driver to join our close-knit team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From GBP14.25 per hour

To be successful in this job you must have experience of working as a Class 1 driver, and, ideally, have experience of multi-drop. You will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, as well as tachograph procedures. You will be responsible to ensuring that the business continues to grow and develop, and you will play an integral part in the deliveries and collections across the entire South-West, and nationally.

Key Duties

• Driving Category C+E vehicles
• Loading and unloading the vehicle & maintaining the security of load
• Carrying out all necessary checks on the vehicle
• Completing all relevant paperwork
• Entering data into the Alliance freight management system Reporting any issues around load planning and routing to the traffic office
• Operating all vehicle systems including tail lifts, pallet trucks and in-cab technology.

About you:

• Class C+E Driving Licence
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to read maps
• Understanding of driver s hours legislation, tachograph procedures & load restraint procedures
• Knowledge of or experience in a pallet network or Palletforce (advantageous)
• Multi-Drop Driving Experience (advantageous)
• CPC Training, Driver Medicals,Eye Tests,Uniform and Bonus scheme all benefits of this position! As well as overtime opportunities.
• Electric pump trucks assigned to every vehicle

If you possess the skillset and drive to grow with their company, they would love to hear from you. If this sounds of interest, click the APPLY button below now.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Multi-drop driving: 1 year (preferred)
• Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver CPC (required)