Class 1 Driver

First Military Recruitment; Thame; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Class 1 Driver to transport freight for a client. The role requires driving to pallet partners, complying with health & safety regulations, and maintaining CPC training. Applicants with ex-military background are encouraged, but all candidates will be considered. This position offers 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays and requires 45 hours of work per week.

Benefits

22 days holiday per annum

8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience driving a Class 1 vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Drive to pallet partners to deliver and collect freight.
• Support the Transport Manager to meet health & safety regulations.
• Ensure CPC training is kept up to date.

Skills

Driving a Class 1 vehicle

Health & safety compliance

Job description

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First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Class 1 Driver on behalf of one of our clients.

This role involves driving to either of the palletised freight partners to collect freight.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To drive to the palletised partners to deliver and collect freight.
• Supporting the Transport Manager and Shift Supervisors where required to ensure all health & safety regulations are met.
• Ensuring that you are pro-active in ensuring your CPC training is kept up to date (paid for by company).
• Complying with all health & safety regulations as set out by company and regulatory bodies.
• Dealing with all pallet partners & colleagues politely and with respect.
• Ensuring any issues are raised through the appropriate channels in a professional manner.
• Acting as a positive representative for the company at all times, ensuing your appearance and that of your vehicle, always reflects this.
• 45 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday.
• Hours to be worked between 1830 and 0630 (with 1 hour lunch break).
• Saturday mornings: 0700 – 1300 (Once per month).
• Requirement to cover 2 shifts: 0430 – 1430 (90% of the time), 0700 – 1700 (10% of the time).
• Monday support where required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 12 months experience driving a Class 1 vehicle.
• 22 days holiday per annum (plus 8 bank holidays).