Class 1 Driver (HGV/LGV)

Driver Resource Recruitment Ltd; Crick; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

£600 vouchers

Job summary

Driver Resource Recruitment Ltd currently seeks Class 1 Drivers (HGV/LGV) to work on an ongoing basis for RXO on the Costco contract in Crick, Northamptonshire. Duties include 1–2 trunks per day to Costco stores; loading only at client sites. Expect 10–12 hour shifts, with 7-day operation and shifts assigned a day ahead.

This agency role does not employ permanent staff; drivers are supplied via the recruitment agency with a yearly bonus scheme and Christmas vouchers.

Qualifications

• Class 1 licence and CPC required.
• Digital Tachograph card required.
• No more than 6 points on licence.
• Minimum 6 months relevant driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 (HGV/LGV) to Costco stores, 1–2 trunks daily.
• May assist with loading at client sites, otherwise cargo secured by staff.
• Average 10–12 hours per shift; 7-day operation.
• Shift times communicated daily; 7 days a week, year-round.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Digital Tachograph Card

CPC Card

No more than 6 points

6 months experience

Job description

Job Title: Class 1 Driver (HGV/LGV)

Location: Crick, Northamptonshire

Salary: £52k - £60k on average

Monday To Friday:

• £18.00 Holiday accrual
• £20.17 Holiday included
• £23.73 Umbrella

Saturday:

• £20.00 Holiday accrual
• £22.41 Holiday included
• £26.37 Umbrella

Sunday/Bank Holidays:

• £22.00 Holiday accrual
• £24.65 Holiday included
• £29.01 Umbrella

Job Type: Contract - Ongoing Shifts

Shift Availability:

Friday to Tuesday or Saturday to Wednesday

Shift Patterns:

• PM Shifts Monday - Friday: 16:00 - 18:00 starts
• Night Shifts Monday - Friday: 21:00 - 23:30 starts
• Early Morning Shifts: 00:00 - 03:00 starts
• 7 day a week operation

The role:

Driver Resource are currently seeking to recruit Class 1 Drivers (HGV/LGV) to work on an ongoing basis for RXO on the Costco contract based at Crick, Northamptonshire.

Duties for the Class 1 Driver (HGV/LGV) include 1-2 trunks per day to Costco stores, with a possible collection on return from one of their suppliers. This is purely a driving role as the vehicle is security padlocked and only opened by store staff when arriving at the destination.

The only time a driver is expected to assist with loading will be at one of the client's customers. All other sites will load the vehicle themselves.

Average hours for Class 1 Drivers (HGV/LGV) are 10-12 hours per day. Weekday shifts may be longer during busy periods, while weekend shifts can be shorter. A minimum of 8 hours will apply.

This is a 7 day a week, 52 week a year operation.

The Class 1 Drivers availability is taken the week prior, and shift times are texted out daily by 9:00/9:30am the day before. This contract does not employ permanent staff, therefore all Class 1 Drivers (HGV/LGV) are supplied through the agency.

Extra info:

The client also offers a yearly driver bonus recognition scheme for all Class 1 Drivers (HGV/LGV), which is paid annually at Christmas.

To qualify for this:

• Minimum of 15 shifts in a calendar month
• Zero 'No Shows' (failure to attend a confirmed shift)
• Zero tachograph infringements covering Driving Hours & WTD
• No avoidable accidents or injuries
• No camera activations showing:
• Late Response
• Near Collision
• Following time less than 4 seconds
• Hitting the curb
• Red light violations
• Handheld mobile device usage
• Smoking in the cab
• Speeding
• Not wearing a seatbelt

Drivers who complete 12 months service and remain employed in December, while meeting all qualifying criteria, will receive £600 in high street vouchers.

In order to place you into work for this position, registration at our office will be required.

Requirements:

Due to insurance reasons, we cannot accept applications from:

• Drivers under the age of 21
• Drivers with more than 6 points on their licence
• DR or IN conviction codes

Drivers must possess the following:

• Class 1 Driving Licence
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience
• Digital Tacho Card
• Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
• No more than 6 points on licence

This HGV Class 1 Driver vacancy is being advertised by Driver Resource Recruitment, who are acting as a Recruitment Agency.

Driver Resource Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer and specialist recruiters within the Driving Recruitment Sector.