Class 1 Driver

Stobart; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking HGV drivers in Sittingbourne. The role requires at least 6 months of Class 1 experience and offers a competitive starting salary from £42,304 annually based on average hours worked. Benefits include paid holidays, uniform, life assurance, and more. Ideal candidates will hold a valid HGV 1/C+E Licence and meet health and safety standards.

Benefits

28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Fully paid DCPC training

Discounted Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months Class 1 experience required.
• Understanding of Driver’s hours and WTD legislation necessary.
• Comply with on-site health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV vehicles as per schedule.
• Complete vehicle checks and report defects.
• Ensure compliance with driving regulations.

Skills

Class 1 driving experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

Valid HGV 1/C+E Licence

Job description

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Start times will be applicable to a two hour start window.

• Sunday-Thursday 18:00pm (Also responsible for covering Shunter Holidays)
• Tuesday-Saturday 19:30pm.
• Sunday-Thursday 01:15am.
• Tuesday-Saturday 01:45am.
• Thursday-Monday 00:01am.

Starting salary from £42,304 per annum Based on average hours worked of 54 per week.

• Monday-Friday Days - £15.00 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payment).
• Monday-Friday Nights - £16.30 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payment).
• Saturday and Sunday Days - £18.00 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payments).
• Saturday and Sunday Nights - £18.50 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payments).
• Bank Holidays - £18.81 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payments).

Job Description

Available shifts and start times:

Start times will be applicable to a two hour start window.

• Sunday-Thursday 18:00pm (Also responsible for covering Shunter Holidays)
• Tuesday-Saturday 19:30pm.
• Sunday-Thursday 01:15am.
• Tuesday-Saturday 01:45am.
• Thursday-Monday 00:01am.

Salary:

Starting salary from £42,304 per annum Based on average hours worked of 54 per week.

• Monday-Friday Days - £15.00 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payment).
• Monday-Friday Nights - £16.30 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payment).
• Saturday and Sunday Days - £18.00 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payments).
• Saturday and Sunday Nights - £18.50 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payments).
• Bank Holidays - £18.81 per hour (Including Meal allowance and Tier Payments).

Qualifications

• You should have a minimum 6 months Class 1 experience.
• You should hold a valid HGV 1/C+E Licence, DCPC & Tacho Card.
• No more than 6 points on your Licence with no DD/ DR Code convictions
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements
• Excellent communication skills

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobarta great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (An additional 6 days leave after 5 years’ service)
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory LGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to the value of £100.
• Life assurance from Day 1.
• Death in service, 2 x basic salary after 12 months service, as long as you’re a pension service member.
• 25% discount off food at our Truck Stops.
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme - £250 paid for every Five years’ service.
• Access to the Reward Me Now app offering deals and discounts at over 120 brands.
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, a free to access service, with access to Digital GP Appointments, Mental Health Consultants and annual Health Check.
• Discounted Gym memberships.