Class 1 Driver

Wm. Armstrong Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Preston is seeking Class 1 Drivers to join their General Haulage team. The role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for both Dayshift and Nightshift working patterns. Responsibilities include delivering excellent service, handling loads, and maintaining communication with the transport office. Candidates should hold a valid UK Class 1 licence and demonstrate strong customer service and teamwork skills. Apply now to be part of a supportive and dynamic workforce.

Benefits

Driver bonus scheme

Life insurance

Medicash scheme

Weekly Dayshift rate of £14.39

Weekly Nightshift rate of £15.94

Non-taxable meal allowance

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK Class 1 licence.
• Hold a current DCPC card and digital tachograph card.
• Knowledge of the general haulage industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional and efficient driving service.
• Load, unload and secure loads.
• Maintain regular contact with the transport office team.

Skills

Customer service skills

Geographical knowledge

Ability to work unsupervised

Team player

Job description

At WM Armstrong, we pride ourselves on our safe working environment, our excellent culture of teamwork and our strong family values.

Please read the following details carefully before applying.

We are currently looking for Class 1 Drivers to join our General Haulage team, based out of Preston.

Shift Details

We currently have opportunities to work on Dayshift

• Monday to Friday, Sunday to Thursday or Nightshift working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Benefits

• Driver bonus scheme
• Life insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Monday to Friday / Sunday to Thursday Dayshift Pattern
• Weekly Dayshift hourly rate of £14.39
• Weekly Nightshift hourly rate of £15.94
• Rates include a non‑taxable meal allowance of £1.00 per hour payable when in attendance at work.
• 4 on 4 off Nightshift Pattern
• Nightshift Salary = £37,054.71 per annum
• Non‑taxable meal allowance of £1,873 included in the above salary.
• Meal allowance is payable when in attendance at work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional and efficient driving service within our General Haulage team, undertaking deliveries and collections of products on behalf of Wm Armstrong Group.
• Perform all duties associated with being a professional driver.
• Load, unload and secure loads.
• Deal with customers face to face.
• Maintain regular contact with the transport office team for updates on progress and manage customers’ expectations.
• Provide cross‑cover of work within other areas of the business as required.

Requirements

• Hold a valid UK Class 1 licence.
• Hold a current DCPC card and digital tachograph card.
• Experience and knowledge of the general haulage industry is preferred, but not essential.
• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a wider team and to use your own initiative.
• Be a real team player, demonstrating excellent customer service skills and good geographical knowledge.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be asked to complete a routine drug and alcohol test during the interview and assessment process.
• If you have not received a response within four weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

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