Drivers - Class 1 Driver

EV Cargo; Erith; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a qualified Class 1 Trunk Driver on Nights to join their team. The role involves transporting goods across the UK during night shifts while adhering to all safety standards. In return, you'll receive competitive pay, support for personal development, and access to various employee benefits.

Benefits

Reward Gateway discounts

Access to Wellbeing Centre

Health Care Cash Plan

Excellent Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV Class 1 License.
• Experience in driving and managing hand-held terminals.
• Strong understanding of vehicle safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform various HGV driving duties including daily vehicle checks.
• Record information accurately using hand-held terminals.
• Complete necessary paperwork and ensure timely reporting of issues.

Skills

HGV driving

vehicle safety checks

customer service

problem reporting

Education

HGV Class 1 License

Job description

Our drivers are one of the most important roles within EV Cargo, and as a fully qualified Class 1 Trunk Driver on Nights and we are seeking an experienced trunk driver to join our team and help us transport goods across the country during the night shift!

THE SALARY

Yearly £37500

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 accuratey 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

In return we will:

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

• 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
• Excellent Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

About us

EV CARGO 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 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.

EV Cargo 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.