Class 1 Trunk Driver - Nights

Clear Destination Inc.; Erith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Health Care Cash Plan

Excellent Pension Scheme

Rewards Gateway discounts

Job summary

Palletforce Logistics is hiring for a Class 1 Trunk Driver (Nights) in Erith. The role involves delivering goods, maintaining vehicle safety, and providing excellent customer service while working with a supportive team. The salary includes a base of £44,100 per year plus a £50 weekly drivers bonus, with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience: 6 months.
• Valid Digital Tachograph card is essential.
• Completed CPC training course.
• Class 1 Driving License (C+E).
• Fully completed driver CPC; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Deliver goods to various locations.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks; ensure roadworthiness.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle.
• Inform transport office of any problems promptly.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and road rules.

Skills

Class 1 Driving

Tachograph card

CPC training

Communication skills

Geographical knowledge

Flexibility

HGV/LGV 1 licence

Job description

Class 1 Trunk Driver - Nights | Full time | Erith

Palletforce Logistics is a leading pallet distribution company dedicated to providing efficient and reliable services to our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our supportive work environment.

THE ROLE

Our drivers are one of the most important roles within Palletforce Logistics, and as a fully qualified Class 1 Driver, you will have the important role of delivering products to our customers whilst being safe and taking care of yourself on the road.

THE SALARY

£44100 per year plus a £50 weekly drivers bonus

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle;

• Driving Class 1 vehicle safely and responsibly;
• Ensure you do your daily vehicle checks to make sure your vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use;
• Ensure you inform the transport office of any problems in good time i.e. if you’re running late;
• Fit to drive; considering alcohol intake, daily rest, prescribed/over the counter medication that could affect your ability to drive;
• To ensure you arrive at your job on time;
• Excellent customer service;
• Maintain health and safety standards;
• Operating in a safe way, following all road rules;
• Ensure all paperwork is correct, completed and returned to the transport office;
• Delivering goods to various locations.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Minimum experience: 6 months;
• Valid Digital Tachograph card is essential;
• Completed CPC training course;
• Class 1 Driving License (C+E);
• Valid CPC,Digital tacho cards;
• Flexibility;
• Strong logistical and geographical knowledge;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with start & finish times;
• Fully completed driver CPC;
• HGV / LGV Class 1 licence with at least 6 months experience;
• Good work Ethic.

REWARDS & BENEFITS

We’ll support your development; help you grow and also offer you a competitive package that includes:

• Competitive Annual Leave.
• Reward Gateway - access to significant savings and cashback on 900+ top retailers, from groceries to wellness products, travel and much more!
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Excellent Pension Scheme

We promote a culture which encourages innovative ideas, and we appreciate your talent is key to our success!

Let us be your employer of choice.

ABOUT US

EV CARGOhave grown to become a predominate international supply chain partner to many of the world’s leading brands. We enable customer success through market leading air, ocean, surface freight, logistics, supply chain and technology solutions. Our growth is accelerating around the world.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Equality, diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of everything EV Cargo does. We offer a diverse and inclusive community that respects individuals and enables them to strive for success in order to contribute positively and sustainably to the business. By creating this environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, means ensuring that all our colleagues have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organisation or minority group.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

If you have any queries, please contact: [e-mail]