Class 1 Driver

Manpower UK Ltd; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation and logistics company is seeking Class 1 Drivers for a temp to perm position in Stowmarket. Successful candidates will enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday shift pattern, competitive pay, and opportunities for career advancement across various paths. Excellent knowledge of the UK road network and a valid Class 1 driving license are essential for this role.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Consistent Monday to Friday shift pattern

1.5x overtime rate

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with C+E entitlement required.
• Class 1 experience necessary.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tacho card needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle safely adhering to XPO standards.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks.
• Perform single drop trunk work.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of the UK road network

Job description

Class 1 Driver - Days
Location: Stowmarket - IP14 2QU
Shifts: Monday to Friday starting from 6am, shifts lasting between 8 and 12 hours
Pay Rate: 16 per hour, Overtime paid at 24 per hour

We are looking for dedicated Class 1 Drivers to join our team at our Stowmarket site on a temp to perm basis, for the right candidate.

Our client is a third-party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from, Drayage, Global freight forwarding & Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Single drop trunk work with potentially one return load per evening
• Adhering to road traffic laws
• Daily vehicle checks
• Safely operate your vehicle adhering to XPO standards
• Operating a curtain sider trailer

Requirements:

• We'll need you to have a full UK driving licence (with C+E entitlement)
• Must have Class 1 experience
• You'll have no more than six penalty points on your licence and no DD, DR, IN or CD endorsements.
• A valid CPC and Digital Tacho card
• Excellent knowledge of the UK road network

What we offer:

• Consistent Monday to Friday shift pattern with offered 1.5x overtime rate.
• Start your journey with us in a driving role, and you could explore various career paths, including management, sales, warehousing, and more.
• We are committed to supporting our drivers and providing opportunities for career development.

Apply now and a member of our team will be in touch!