Class 1 Driver

ARR Craib; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent holiday allowance

Medical reimbursement

Life assurance

Pension

Sickness scheme

Job summary

ARR Craib Transport Ltd. is seeking a Class 1 Driver to operate a range of trailers for multi‑drop deliveries and collections across the Aberdeen area. You will load, secure goods and perform daily vehicle checks, ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires a UK Class 1 CE licence, DCPC, tachograph card and counterbalance licence, with both day and night shifts, plus weekend cover as needed. Company benefits and career development offered.

Qualifications

• UK Class 1 CE Licence is required.
• DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card needed.
• Counterbalance licence is required.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of trailers including refrigerated, curtain sider and flatbed for multi-drop deliveries and collections.
• Load and secure goods with straps and nets to prevent shifting.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and maintain vehicle safety.
• Stay in regular contact with the transport team and provide progress updates.
• Participate in regular training sessions and development opportunities.

Skills

CE Licence

DCPC Card

Digital Tachograph

Counterbalance licence

Team player

Customer service

Time management

Load securing

Flexible

Self-motivated

Job description

As a Class 1 Driver, you will: Use a range of trailers including refrigerated units with tail lifts, curtain sider, and flatbed to carry out multi drop deliveries and collections across the local area. This includes delivering milk cages to retail stores and returning empties in the Aberdeen area, delivering bakery products to retail, wholesale, and convenience outlets across Aberdeen (involving tail-lift operation and manual handling), and delivering and collecting bulk materials such as scrap metals, as well as oil and gas equipment. Ensure goods are loaded and secured correctly to prevent shifting or damage. Use straps, nets, and other securing devices as needed. Perform comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks using your company phone to maintain top-notch vehicle safety and reliability. Stay in regular communication with the transport team to provide updates on your progress and ensure our customers' expectations are met. Participate in regular training sessions to stay ahead with the latest industry standards and best practices. This is a permanent full time position to cover holiday and sickness. Therefore, a flexible approach is required as the position will involve covering both day and night work, including weekends as and when required. Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

• Subject to terms and conditions.
• Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
• Current Counterbalance licence.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident, polite, and a team player.
• Fit, flexible, hardworking, and self-motivated.
• Competitive Salary: £14.29ph PLUS for all hours worked between 21:00hrs & 04:00hrs, you will receive an additional £2.75 per hour.
• Shift Hours: Days start between 02:30hrs - 07:00hrs, Nights start between 16:00hrs - 18:00hrs.
• Overtime: Saturdays and Sundays are £17.04 per hour PLUS for all hours worked between 21:00hrs & 04:00hrs, you will receive an additional £2.75 per hour.
• Training: DCPC training during your employment.
• Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme.
• Retail discounts with Circular Benefits, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support, and more.
• Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement.
• Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club.
• Black Circle Tyre Discount, Cycle To Work Scheme, SNAP parking paid, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.