HGV 1 Driver

M4 Talent Group - Bristol; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

M4 Talent Group - Bristol is recruiting two experienced HGV 1 Drivers for ongoing work with a prestigious and highly respected client in Avonmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established operation offering a professional, organised and welcoming environment.

The role is Monday to Friday with start times between 08:30 and 09:00 and typically finishing between 17:00 and 18:00. Pay is £18.00–£19.00 per hour for ongoing work that runs until about January/February, with around 57

Qualifications

• Must be aged 25 or over due to insurance requirements.
• Minimum of two years Class 1 driving experience.
• No more than six penalty points on licence.
• Previous pallet-network or similar multidrop experience preferred.
• Valid Class 1 licence, CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Confident completing paperwork accurately.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.

Responsibilities

• Shift pattern is Monday to Friday with start times between 08:30 and 09:00 and finish between 17:00 and 18:00.
• Deliveries are 57 drops per day, backed onto bays and unloaded by forklift.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately and keep transport team updated on delays or changes.
• Maintain professional, customer-facing communication with clients and the agency and client alike.

Skills

Class 1 licence

CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Professionalism

Customer-service skills

Tools

Tachograph Card

Job description

HGV 1 Drivers

Avonmouth

Monday to Friday

£18.00 - £19.00 ph

We are currently recruiting two experienced HGV 1 Drivers for ongoing work with a prestigious and highly respected client.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established and successful business that has an excellent reputation within its industry. The company has secured strong contracts, continues to grow and offers a professional, organised and welcoming working environment.

The role

• Monday to Friday


• Start times between 08:30 and 09:00


• Normally finished between 17:00 and 18:00


• Paying £18.00£19.00 per hour


• Ongoing work until approximately January/February


• Approximately 57 drops per day


• Deliveries are generally backed onto bays and unloaded by forklift


• Afternoon duties may include a trailer swap or a small number of collections


• Completing delivery paperwork accurately


• Keeping the transport team updated regarding delays or changes throughout the day

This is a customer-facing position, so you must be professional, approachable and confident communicating with customers. You will also need to maintain regular contact with the client, provide updates when required and report any delays or issues promptly.

Driver requirements

• Must be aged 25 or over due to insurance requirements


• Minimum of two years Class 1 driving experience


• No more than six penalty points


• Previous pallet-network or similar multidrop experience would be highly beneficial


• Valid Class 1 licence, CPC and Digital Tachograph Card


• Good communication and customer-service skills


• Confident completing paperwork accurately


• Reliable, punctual and professional


• Able to represent both our agency and the client to a high standard

Our client is extremely well regarded, with an excellent name, loyal customers and a strong, growing operation. This is an ideal opportunity for dependable drivers looking for consistent weekday work with a quality company.