Class 1 HGV Driver 4 on 4 off

Wincanton; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking experienced Class 1 drivers to join their team in Middlewich. This permanent role involves driving HGV Class 1 lorries in a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, ensuring safe delivery and securing loads while providing excellent customer service. Successful candidates will benefit from competitive salaries, training opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience.
• Valid Class 1 licence, CPC, and digital tachograph card required.
• Must not have more than 6 points on licence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and timely delivery of goods.
• Adhere to safe working practices and customer service standards.
• Check and secure loads and report vehicle defects.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Class 1 driving licence

CPC qualification

Digital tachograph card

Job description

Due to winning new business - we are recruiting experienced Class 1 drivers for our prestigious client based in Middlewich. Driving a HGV Class 1 lorry on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern in a safe manner ensuring that the loads are secured correctly and that the goods are delivered on time, offloaded in the correct manner, and ensuring all paperwork is signed.

• Permanent
• 4 on 4 off
• £34,932.17 per annum
• 42.46 hours per week
• Start times between 03:30 - 10:00
• 12 hour shift
• Prestigious client
• Single and double deck delivery retuning back to base
• Local onsite shunting will also be required
• All drivers are required to be flexible to work nights out when needed
• Shift premiums paid for overtime and nights out
• All successful candidates will be required to have a BPSS and a Criminal Records Check covering a full five year period

How will you contribute?

• Responsible for the accurate, timely movement and delivery of our customers' products.
• Adhering to safe working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times.
• Checking secure load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times and to take ownership of customer issues on delivery.
• Be aware of the vehicle defects and bring to the attention of Transport Office as necessary.
• Attend essential training in order to carry out the Driver role.

What will you bring?

• Must have valid in date Class 1 licence
• Must have valid in date CPC
• Must hold Digital tachograph card
• Must have minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience
• Must not have more than 6 points on licence
• Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills
• Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised
• Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering 1st class customer service
• Must have good communication skills and a flexible can do attitude to work
• Must have a good geographical knowledge

For every driver that you refer, you can earn an impressive £1,000 (subject to conditions)

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to a generous salary, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of Wincanton's people strategy