Class 1 Driver

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Class 1 Driver. This role involves driving to collect and deliver freight while ensuring safety regulations are met. Candidates should have a CPC C1 qualification and at least 12 months of experience driving a Class 1 vehicle. Benefits include holiday entitlement, required CPC training, and uniform provision. The position requires covering specific shifts, primarily Tuesday to Saturday.

Benefits

22 days holiday per annum

Required CPC training

Uniform

EAP scheme

Qualifications

• Holder of CPC C1 qualification.
• Minimum of 12 months of experience driving a Class 1 vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Drive to palletised partners to deliver and collect freight.
• Support Transport Manager and Shift Supervisors regarding safety regulations.
• Ensure CPC training is kept up to date.
• Comply with health & safety regulations set by company.
• Communicate politely with partners and colleagues.
• Raise any issues professionally.
• Represent the company positively at all times.

Skills

CPC C1 qualification

Experience driving a Class 1 vehicle (12 months)

Job description

Overview

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, ensuring 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 :

• CPC C1 qualification required.
• At least 12 months experience driving a Class 1 vehicle.

Benefits :

• 22 days holiday per annum (plus 8 bank holidays).
• Required CPC training.
• Uniform.
• EAP scheme.