Drivers - LGV Driver

EV Cargo; Diss; On-site; Full time

Job summary

EV Cargo is seeking HGV Drivers to join their team. The role involves delivering goods safely while adhering to legal requirements. Newly qualified drivers are welcome and will receive support. A competitive salary starting at £16.48 per hour is offered alongside development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free CPC courses provided

Qualifications

• Qualified HGV Driver C+E with CPC certification.
• Understanding of road regulations and Tachograph laws.
• Experienced in driving articulated vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods safely and return to depot while adhering to legal requirements.
• Ensure correct load and paperwork are on board.
• Monitor and report delays on the route.

Skills

Communication skills

Geographic knowledge of UK roads

Ability to work independently

Understanding of Tachograph laws

Education

HGV Driver C+E qualification

Up-to-date CPC qualification

Job description

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.

What is the opportunity?

EV Cargo is looking to recruit HGV Drivers

SHift- Monday to Friday 18.00-04.00

£16.48 per hour

Newly qualified drivers are welcome and will be supported to achieve the right skill set.

We would like to hear from you if...

• You are a qualified HGV Driver C+E with an up-to-date CPC qualification.
• You understand Tachograph laws and rule and regulations of the road.
• You have good geographic knowledge of UK roads.
• You have experience driving articulated vehicles.
• You have an ability to work without direct supervision.
• You have excellent communication skills.
• You have an ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.

Role Overview

The key part of the role is to deliver goods safely and returning to depot according to the plan and adhering to all legal requirements and safety.

• Accountable for understanding and adherence scheduled route.
• Accountable for ensuring the correct load & paperwork is on board.
• Responsible for ensuring the tractor & trailer unit are road legal.
• Responsible for load security and safety.
• Responsible for filling in the check sheets and reporting any defects.
• Responsible for identifying and logging defects into the defect books.
• Responsible for informing the depot of any delays on route.
• Responsible for adhering to all Tachograph and working time legislation.
• Responsible for the safe unloading of goods at delivery point.
• To act as an ambassador for the company by always driving and behaving responsibly.
• Be willing to support the sites operations covering Shunting as and when required.

Why EV Cargo Logistics?

You’ll get a competitive salary, company pension scheme, and free CPC courses provided.

We welcome people from different cultures, perspectives and experiences to create a diverse and enriched company. We work hard to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of background to make sure we grow our company sustainably and with different cultural influences.

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.