Class 1 Driver - GSF Castleford

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Castleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE provided

Meal allowances & night-out allowances

Pension scheme

CPC training paid

Driver medical fee allowance

Premium truck brands

Weekly fuel bonus

Job summary

Turners (Soham) Ltd in Castleford is recruiting LGV Class 1 Drivers for the GSF operation. You will cover trunking and store deliveries on a rota system, with shifts starting around midnight and varying to meet schedules.

You will join a team focused on professionalism and customer service, with training provided for tail lift and CPC, a contributory pension, uniforms, and weekly fuel bonuses; night out allowances and overtime available.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Tail lift experience is desirable, but training will be given.
• Driver CPC training during employment where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV Class 1 vehicles on trunking and store deliveries.
• Operate on a rota system with shifts including night starts.
• Maintain professionalism and courteous conduct with customers.

Skills

Good English

Tail lift experience

CPC training provided

Job description

Due to an exciting new contract with GSF, Turners (Soham) Ltd is recruiting LGV Class 1 Drivers to be based at Castleford.

Shift pattern: Tuesday - Saturday and Monday - Friday on a rota based system covering trunking and roll cage store deliveries.

As a driver within our GSF operation, you will develop close working relationships with your planning, training, and supervisory team, and driving colleagues in an organisation that strives to create a welcoming and comfortable environment. You will also be required as a skilled driver to demonstrate professionalism and courteous conduct to our customers.

Our customers require deliveries during the night; therefore, shifts are expected to start at midnight 00:00 onwards and manual handling will be required at all collection and delivery points. Shift lengths will be governed by needs, capacity, and schedules, meaning that drivers will need to have some flexibility with shift starting and finishing times. Shift lengths do vary but you are expected to comply with all Tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations at all times.

Turners can offer employment to suitable newly qualified drivers with limited experience, and full training will be provided to these candidates. We are also keen to engage experienced drivers who can bring expertise and knowledge to our company.

Successful applicants MUST have the following:

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Tail lift experience is desirable, but training will be given.
• Rates of pay £15.95 per hour, Monday-Friday Plus enhanced rate of £20.64 per hour for Saturdays.
• Weekly driving style fuel bonus. (Can be up to £25 weekly).
• Overtime available on optional shift days.
• Company uniform and PPE provided.
• Meal and night out allowances. *Subject to HMRC T&C's
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Paid CPC training during employment (Terms applicable - depending on expiry date of current DQC).
• Driver LGV medical fee allowance.
• Minimum guaranteed shift hours.
• Premium truck brands and equipment.

What happens next?

Your application will be sent to the relevant recruiting manager for review. If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted between 1 - 2 weeks. If you do not hear back within this time frame, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.