Class 1 Driver - Containers

Stobart; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking experienced Class 1 drivers for rail and bulk mixer operations. You will be responsible for safely transporting goods across the UK, ensuring compliance with driving regulations. The position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, reflecting our commitment to employee development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Fully paid Uniform and PPE

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life assurance from Day 1

Discounted Gym memberships

Qualifications

• 6 months Class 1 experience required.
• No more than 6 points on your Licence.
• Understanding of Driver's hours and WTD legislation.

Responsibilities

• Moving curtain sided containers in/out of ESL rail terminals.
• Loading liquid yeast and trunking tankers between Rugby and Carlisle.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Valid HGV 1/C+E Licence, DCPC & Tacho Card

Job description

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The Rail work is a container operation and will involve moving curtain sided containers in and out of ESL rail terminals throughout the UK. It will also include loading and unloading at our customer sites. Skeletal trailer training and curtain sided box training will be provided.

The Bulk Mixer operation uses bulk tankers and will involve loading liquid yeast from Felixstowe and moving tankers up to Rugby and Carlisle. The role will mainly consist of running down to Felixstowe to load and back to Rugby and will include trunking the tankers between Rugby and Carlisle.

Shifts on Rail Operation:

• Monday-Friday Days from 06:00am / Nights from 18:00pm.
• Sunday-Thursday Days from 06:00am.

Shifts on Bulk Mixer Operation:

• Sunday-Thursday from 06:00am.
• Monday-Friday Nights from 18:00pm.

Salary:

• Mon-Fri Days - £15.00 per hour (including Meal allowance and Tier Payment).
• Mon-Fri Night Shift - £16.30 per hour (including Meal allowance and Tier Payment).
• Saturday and Sunday Day Shift - £18.00 per hour (including Meal allowance and Tier Payment).
• Saturday and Sunday Night Shift - £18.50 per hour (including Meal allowance and Tier Payment).
• Bank Holidays - £18.81 per hour (including Meal allowance and Tier Payment).

Qualifications:

• You will need 6 months Class 1 experience.
• You should hold a valid HGV 1/C+E Licence, DCPC & Tacho Card.
• No more than 6 points on your Licence with no DD/DR Code convictions.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Information:

As part of our drive to make Stobarta a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation committed to employee development and recognizing success for hardworking performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee, giving you the opportunity to shape your future within logistics and foster a team-oriented environment.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 28 Days paid Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (plus 6 days after 5 years’ service)
• Fully paid Uniform and PPE including gloves and boots
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Fully paid DCPC training and reimbursement of statutory LGV Driver Medical and Eye Tests up to £100
• Life assurance from Day 1
• Death in service benefit: 2 x basic salary after 12 months, as a pension scheme member
• 25% discount at our Truck Stops
• Length of Service Recognition Scheme: £250 per five years of service
• Access to the Reward Me Now app for deals and discounts at over 120 brands
• Access to Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace, including Digital GP, Mental Health support, and annual Health Checks
• Discounted Gym memberships