Class 1 Driver - Days

Great Bear; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Chesterfield is seeking a Class 1 Driver to join their team. The role involves making deliveries, maintaining vehicle standards, and adhering to regulations, all within a supportive and inclusive environment offering various benefits such as competitive leave and wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Leave

Pension scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Employee of the Month awards

Retailer discounts via benefit platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as Class 1 Driver is essential.
• Knowledge of the Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours required.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company procedures and health, safety regulations.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and maintain professional behavior.
• Make deliveries and effectively manage time following transport directives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Reliability

Education

Class 1 Driver Certification

Job description

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Shift:Monday-Friday - Start times between 02:00am-10:00am.

Salary:£38,247 per annum - £14.01 per hour.

• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
• Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
• Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
• Maintain a high standard of behaviour and appearance
• Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
• Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
• Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
• Make deliveries to customers’ premises, acting in a professional manner at all times

Job Description

Shift:Monday-Friday - Start times between 02:00am-10:00am.

Salary:£38,247 per annum - £14.01 per hour.

• Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork
• Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene
• Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department
• Maintain a high standard of behaviour and appearance
• Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive
• Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure
• Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks
• Make deliveries to customers’ premises, acting in a professional manner at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum of recent Class 1 Driver - 1 year is essential for this position.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Adaptable and methodical approach to work/ training
• Conscientious and reliable
• Professional and approachable

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Beara great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

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

• Competitive Annual Leave
• Pension scheme.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!