HGV 1 Driver - Carlisle (4 X 4) IFT - Nights

ATL Transport; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver based in Carlisle. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering goods, maintaining vehicle compliance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Essential qualifications include a Class C + E Licence and CPC. The role offers competitive salary, 21 days holiday including Bank Holidays, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

21 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Life Assurance Cover

Health Cash Plan

Personal development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class C + E Licence to drive.
• In date Drivers CPC is essential for this role.
• Experience with Digital Tachographs is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods according to the manifest.
• Ensure compliance with DVSA regulations.
• Participate in the appraisal policy and vehicle checks.
• Communicate effectively with team and transport office.

Skills

Delivery logistics

Customer communication

Vehicle maintenance

Health and Safety compliance

Education

Class C + E Licence

In date Drivers CPC

Digital Tachograph Holder

Job description

Overview

As an HGV Class 1 IFT 4on, 4 off Driver, you will:

• Deliver goods as per manifest sheet.
• Obtain customer signatures as proof of delivery.
• Complete daily defect reporting of vehicles and trailers as required.
• Communicate with Transport office staff and external customers.
• Work as part of a team and be flexible to the needs of the business.
• Complete vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with DVSA regulations.
• Comply with Health and Safety (SSOW) and other related legislation.
• Participate in the business's annual appraisal policy.
• Unload trailers in a safe and efficient manner taking in all aspects of Health & Safety.
• Occasionally handballing may be required in line with Manual Handling Guidelines.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded in a safe manner and goods are secured appropriately.
• Always ensure secure parking.
• Ensure vehicle is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Can work using own initiative and have a clear understanding of RTD and EU Regulations.
• Fully understand your responsibilities towards the Company’s Operating License.

What’s in it for you?

• 21 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance Cover
• Health Cash Plan
• Personal development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Competitive salary

Essential requirements

• Class C + E Licence
• In date Drivers CPC
• Digital Tachograph Holder
• Less than 6 penalty points on Class 1 Licence

Desirable requirements

• 2 Years commercial use experience of Class 1 Licence
• Experience of working in a team
• Tug experience/License

Role details

This role involves trunking between the Pirelli Site in Carlisle, and one of their other sites in either Burton or Barton. You will be taking a load south, dropping it at the required destination, selecting an empty trailer to be loaded with raw materials before returning to Carlisle after securing the load.