Class 1 HGV Drivers

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Ltd is recruiting for Class 1 drivers to join the DHL site in Stoke. This is an ongoing, long-term opportunity with flexible patterns; you can work from 1 day up to 5 days a week, Monday to Friday.

Newly passed drivers are welcome to apply and temporary or temp-to-perm options are available. Role involves store deliveries with occasional collections, loading/unloading via tail lift, and some trips may use double-deck trailers.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• CPC & Digital Tachograph card.
• Newly passed drivers welcome to apply.
• Experience with double-deck trailers preferred but not essential.
• Good level of physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Completing store deliveries with occasional collections (2 - 4 drops per shift).
• Deliveries involve unloading palletised stock using an electric pump truck via a tail lift.
• Store colleagues will take deliveries from the tail lift into the store.
• Some vehicles are double-deck trailers, although previous experience operating these is not essential.

Skills

Class 1 driving

CPC

Digital Tachograph

Physical fitness

Job description

Class 1 Drivers Required - Immediate Starts, Ongoing Work

The Best Connection Group Ltd are currently recruiting for Class 1 Drivers to join our busy DHL site based in Stoke. This is a long-term, ongoing opportunity with We offer flexible working patterns to suit your availability - whether you're looking for just 1 day per week or up to 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. Both temporary and temp-to-perm opportunities are available. Newly passed Class 1 drivers will also be considered.

About the role:

• Completing store deliveries with occasional collections. (2 - 4 drops per shift)
• Deliveries involve unloading palletised stock using an electric pump truck via a tail lift.
• Store colleagues will take deliveries from the tail lift into the store.
• Some vehicles are double-deck trailers, although previous experience operating these is not essential.
• Start times are available between 01:00am and 08:00am
• Afternoons from 12:00 onwards are also available

Assessment Process:

Prior to starting, all drivers must complete an assessment consisting of:

• Driving assessment
• Theory test
• Drugs and alcohol test
• Buddy day prior to assessment is available to get a feel for if the role is right for you

Pay Rates:

• Hours worked between 22:00-06:00 - £21.24 per hour
• Hours worked between 06:00-16:00 - £17.70 per hour
• Hours worked between 16:00-22:00 - £19.47 per hour
• Bank Holiday - £26.55 per hour

Requirements:

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence
• CPC & Digital Tachograph card
• Newly passed drivers welcome to apply
• Experience with double-deck trailers preferred but not essential
• Good level of physical fitness

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.