Class 1 Driver

Contract Personnel Ltd; West Stow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd is recruiting a Class 1 Driver for a long-established, family-run client near Newmarket. The role involves multi-drop deliveries of steel products, vehicle checks, and maintaining safety and customer service standards across the region.

The ideal candidate holds a Class 1 licence with CPC and Digital Tachograph, with prior multi-drop experience and a good understanding of tachograph rules and load security. Training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• A valid Class 1 licence, with CPC and Digital Tachograph.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience would be advantageous.
• Experience handling or delivering steel products would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A good understanding of driver hours, tachograph legislation and load security.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company vehicle on multi-drop delivery routes.
• Complete daily vehicle checks before setting off and ensure vehicle and load remain safe.
• Follow planned delivery schedules and keep Transport Office updated.
• Load and unload steel products safely at customer sites.
• Ensure correct materials are delivered to each customer efficiently.
• Provide high standard of customer service and maintain professionalism.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents or delivery issues to Transport Team.
• Assist with general yard and operational duties when not driving, as trained.

Skills

Class 1 licence

CPC

Digital tachograph

Multi-drop delivery

Steel products handling

Driver hours knowledge

Load security

Customer service

Independent working

Communication skills

Delivery schedules

Job description

Class 1 Driver

We are very pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our long-established, family-run client, based near Newmarket. They are looking for a reliable and professional C+E Driver to join their busy operation, carrying out multi-drop deliveries of steel products to customers across the region.

The Role

As a Class 1 Driver, your main responsibilities will include:

• Driving a company vehicle on multi-drop delivery routes.
• Completing daily vehicle checks before setting off and ensuring the vehicle and load remain safe and secure.
• Following planned delivery schedules and keeping the Transport Office updated regarding any delays or issues.
• Loading and unloading steel products safely at various customer sites.
• Ensuring the correct materials are delivered to each customer efficiently and on time.
• Providing a high standard of customer service and maintaining a polite and professional manner at all times.
• Following all relevant road traffic, tachograph and health & safety legislation.
• Adhering to customer site rules and company safe working procedures.
• Reporting any vehicle defects, accidents, damaged goods or delivery issues to the Transport Team.
• When driving duties are not available, assisting with general yard and operational duties. These duties will vary depending on the needs of the business, with appropriate training provided.

The Ideal Candidate

• A valid Class 1 licence, with CPC and Digital Tachograph.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience would be advantageous.
• Experience handling or delivering steel products would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A good understanding of driver hours, tachograph legislation and load security.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow delivery schedules and instructions.

Salary & Benefits

.The company is offering an excellent salary, with estimate on target earnings of £50,000 plus per annum.

This is a varied role with a well-established, family-run business, offering the opportunity to become part of a friendly and experienced team while working within a busy and rewarding operation.