CLASS 1 DRIVER

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; North Cave; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenkins Humber - Brough is seeking a Class 1 Relief Driver to cover for annual leave and absences at our Brough site. The role involves up to two deliveries daily, loading/unloading tasks, and detailed safety checks.

You will liaise with the Operations Team to meet delivery windows and provide timely updates, with start times varying by operational needs. We require a valid Class 1 (C+E) licence, relevant HGV experience, reliability, and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Class 1 (C+E) driving licence.
• Have relevant HGV driving experience.
• Be reliable, punctual and professional.
• Have a strong focus on safety and load security.
• Have good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Be able to work flexibly around varying start times and operational requirements.
• Understand the importance of meeting customer delivery time slots.

Responsibilities

• Complete up to two deliveries per day.
• Open and close trailer curtains.
• Secure loads and ensure safe transport of all loads.
• Carry out pre-use vehicle checks and report defects.
• Liaise with the Operations Team throughout the day.
• Shunt trailers onto bays at the Brough site when required.
• Ensure customer delivery time slots are met.
• Provide clear, timely communication to the Operations Team, especially during delays.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

HGV Experience

Reliability

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Load Security

Job description

Class 1 Relief Driver

Jenkins Humber - Brough

We are currently looking for reliable and professional Class 1 (HGV C+E) Drivers to provide cover for annual leave and other driver absences at our Brough site.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced Class 1 drivers looking for flexible work with a professional transport operation.

The Role

As a Class 1 Relief Driver, your duties will include:

• Completing up to two deliveries per day.
• Opening and closing trailer curtains.
• Correctly securing loads and ensuring all loads are transported safely.
• Carrying out pre-use vehicle checks and reporting any defects.
• Liaising with the Operations Team throughout the day.
• Shunting trailers onto bays at our Brough site when required.
• Ensuring customer delivery time slots are met.
• Providing clear and timely communication to the Operations Team, particularly in the event of delays or unforeseen circumstances.

Start times will vary depending on operational requirements. We will discuss your availability and normally ask for your earliest available start time when arranging shifts.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a valid Class 1 (C+E) driving licence.
• Have relevant HGV driving experience.
• Be reliable, punctual and professional.
• Have a strong focus on safety and load security.
• Have good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Be able to work flexibly around varying start times and operational requirements.
• Understand the importance of meeting customer delivery time slots.

Driver Induction

On your first day with Jenkins Humber, you will be required to complete an induction pack and undergo a driving licence check, unless these checks have already been completed and the relevant information has been provided to us by your employer/recruitment agency.