Class 1 HGV Driver

Brooks Transport Services Limited; Halstead; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned transport company in Halstead, Essex, is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver. The position offers a competitive salary of GBP34,000 to GBP38,000, with potential for overtime and night shifts. Responsibilities include delivering goods across the UK, maintaining records, and ensuring efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have a valid HGV licence, a CPC, and experience in driving roles.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Secure position

Support and training opportunity

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a HGV driver is essential.
• Must possess a Customer CPC and Digital Tacograph.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect goods across the UK.
• Plan and drive routes for timely deliveries.
• Record mileage and update delivery records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer care skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work efficiently

Education

Current HGV Licence

Digital Tacograph

Driver CPC Card

Job description

Overview

Class 1 HGV Driver

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Halstead, Essex

Salary: GBP34,000 to GBP38,000 DOE and nights out

Working Hours: Day Shifts Monday - Friday

Benefits:

If you re friendly, hardworking, and energetic - discover the best driving career in Essex. Enjoy the security of working for an independent family run business and achieve your ambitions, with all the support, training, and opportunity you need to take your career further.

Offering a friendly team, a competitive rate of pay, and a secure position within an established company, we are looking for a positive and experienced Class 1 HGV Driver to join our team in Halstead, Essex.

Brooks Transport Services Ltd are a family-owned company with over fifty years experience operating in the fast moving commercial and consumer goods environment, including the high-end, high value product sectors. We offer clients a comprehensive service, where customer service is at the forefront and without compromise.

Responsibilities

• You will be delivering and collecting goods on a UK Distribution operation; loading the vehicle to match the order of drop-off points.
• The routes will involve NIGHTS OUT two to three nights per week.
• Planning and driving the route to make sure deliveries are made on time, unloading goods.
• Collecting signatures on delivery and giving invoices, updating delivery records, vehicle records and Drivers Hours records.
• Recording mileage and fuel payments.
• This position is for 48 hours per week, but overtime will be expected.

Qualifications

• Current HGV Licence.
• Digital Tacograph.
• Driver CPC Card.
• Previous relevant experience is essential.
• Ability to work efficiently, with a positive outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer care skills.
• Strong attention to detail and self-sufficient.