Driver Class 1

Epwin Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HGV driver to join their team. This role involves delivering and collecting goods throughout the UK and Ireland while ensuring compliance with transport regulations and maintaining roadworthiness. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of transport compliance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, efficiency, and teamwork, and play a crucial role in ensuring timely deliveries while adhering to all safety and operational standards. If you are passionate about driving and logistics, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid HGV and FLT licence.
• Strong knowledge of transport compliance and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect goods across the UK & Ireland safely and on time.
• Ensure compliance with driving regulations and company policies.

Skills

Transport compliance knowledge

Numeracy

Literacy

Decision-making

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Process-driven

Education

HGV Licence

FLT Licence

Job description

Hours -Monday to Thursday (flexibility required)

Overtime - Basic rate up to 48 hours and time and a half after 48 hours - Covering all class of vehicles, including wagon and drag. Nights out when needed – Truck mounted forklift (training provided)

Job Purpose

The HGV driver will deliver and collect goods throughout the UK & Ireland in accordance with the restrictions of the group Operators Licence. The key objectives are to ensure goods are delivered on time in line with the delivery schedule set out by the Transport department whilst meeting/maintain roadworthiness.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance in line with operator’s license.
• Ensure drivers’ hours regulations are always adhered to
• Ensure WTD (Working Time Directive) rules are always adhered to.
• Ensure Driver CPC qualifications are kept up to date.
• Ensure driving licence entitlements are kept up to date, reporting any changes as soon as they are known.
• Adherence to highways laws always.
• Ensure compliance to HSE standards.
• Ensure load is always carried safely.
• Ensure equipment is always in good working order.
• Communicate information via the relevant communication channels.
• Ensure operational processes and procedures are followed.
• Alert relevant people to process and product concerns and rectify.
• Safeguard property issued by the company.
• Ensure workplace is clean and tidy – all housekeeping procedures are followed, and the workplace is safe.
• Ensure the wearing of appropriate uniform and PPE.
• Transfer the knowledge and skills among the team.
• Undertake reasonable duties as and when required/as directed by the senior manager.

Key Experiences & Skills required

• Excellent transport and compliance knowledge and skills.
• Good level of numeracy and literacy
• HGV licence
• FLT Licence
• Ability to make decisions and escalate if necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Process Driven – To be able to carry out processes to a high standard.