Drivers - Class 1 Driver

EV Cargo; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards Gateway

Wellbeing Centre

Health Care Cash Plan

Competitive Annual Leave

Job summary

Palletforce is seeking an experienced Class 1 driver to join our team and help transport goods across the country during the day. The role is based at our site in Burton on Trent and offers a salary of £35,000 per year plus a £50 weekly bonus and overtime potential.

Candidates must be able to perform daily vehicle checks, operate handheld terminals, complete all paperwork accurately, and provide a professional service while adhering to health and safety standards. Weekend work is required.

Responsibilities

• Various HGV driving duties, including daily checks to ensure your vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use, complying with vehicle security and standing procedures at all times.
• Manage the hand held terminals and be able to record accurate information.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and returned to the Transport Office.
• Report any delivery issues in a timely manner to the Transport Office.
• Provide a professional driving service, meeting and exceeding customer expectations
• Ensure health and safety standards are adhered at all times
• Able to work weekends.

Job description

THE ROLE:

Class 1 Driver - Days

Our drivers are one of the most important roles within Palletforce Logistics, and we are seeking an experienced Class 1 driver to join our team and help us transport goods across the country during the day.

THE SALARY

Yearly £35000 + £50 weekly bonus & Overtime

Location

This role will be based at our site in Burton on Trent

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Various HGV driving duties, including daily checks to ensure your vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use, complying with vehicle security and standing procedures at all times.
• Manage the hand held terminals and be able to record accurate information.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and returned to the Transport Office.
• Report any delivery issues in a timely manner to the Transport Office.
• Provide a professional driving service, meeting and exceeding customer expectations
• Ensure health and safety standards are adhered at all times
• Able to work weekends.

In return we will:

Support your development journey, help you grow you and offer:

• Salary – Competitive - depending on experience
• Competitive Annual Leave.

• Reward Gateway – access to significant savings and cashback on 900+ top retailers, from groceries to wellness products, travel and much more!
• Access to the Wellbeing Centre – providing education, support, and tools to help you live a healthier and happier life.
• Health Care Cash Plan

About us

Palletforce have 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 Palletforce 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.

Palletforce reserves the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we regret that we are not able to provide detailed feedback to applicants that were not shortlisted.

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