Class 1 HGV Driver

Streamline Search; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment agency is seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver to complete deliveries across the UK. The ideal candidate must possess a C+E Licence, a valid Driver CPC, and a digital tachograph card. Responsibilities include maintaining load security and adhering to vehicle safety regulations. The role offers a starting salary of £35,000 and includes 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Auto enrolment pension

Qualifications

• C+E Licence requirement.
• Valid Driver CPC card essential.
• Digital tachograph card essential.
• Minimum 2 years LGV driving experience, over 25 years old.
• Good knowledge of EU Regulations and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Complete deliveries/collections throughout the UK.
• Load and unload in line with company code of practice.
• Maintain security of load.
• Adhere to vehicle safety and tachograph operation regulations.

Skills

Geographical knowledge of major UK roads

Manual loading/unloading and securing freight

Job description

(Class 1 HGV Driver) - Position Overview

Our client is an All-round logistics provider specializing in next day/ same day delivery of air and sea freight as well as the distribution of heavy, awkward and dangerous consignments within the UK.

As a Class 1 HGV Driver, you will have the responsibility of driving company vehicles in a safe manner and adhere to all relevant legislation / rules in relation to the loads being transported.

Your main tasks will be:

• Completing deliveries / collections throughout the UK, starting in the company's depot in Birmingham/ Solihull
• Load and unload in line with the company code of practice and use appropriate equipment.
• Maintain security of load while loading, transporting and delivering.
• Comply with various legislations regarding vehicle safety, tachographs operation and Working Time Directive.

(Class 1 HGV Driver) - Position Requirements

• C+E Licence requirement.
• Valid Driver CPC card (DQC) essential.
• Digital tachograph card essential.
• Minimum 2 years of LGV vehicle driving experience and must be over 25 years old due to underwritten insurance.
• Good knowledge of EU Regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Geographical knowledge of major UK roads.
• Sound knowledge of Highway Code and speed limits for size of vehicle / type of road.
• Good working knowledge of manual loading / unloading and securing freight.
• Unacceptable endorsements: Drink or drugs related endorsements within the past 10 years / any disqualifications in the past 5 years / any codes on licence with prefix: IN CD, DD, DR, and BA.
• Flexibility in work hours may be necessary.

(Class 1 HGV Driver) - Position Remuneration

• Starting salary: 35,000
• Monday to Friday (Night shifts) 6pm to 4am or 7pm to 5am
• 25 days plus bank holidays (33 in total)
• Auto enrolment pension

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.