Hgv 1 Drivers

Best Time Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm role

Multiple rota patterns

Overtime and weekend shifts

Job summary

Best Time Ltd is recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) HGV Drivers for multi-drop deliveries to retail locations across the South of England. Opportunities are temp-to-perm for those seeking longer-term employment. You must be reliable, professional and fully committed to the rota pattern.

The role involves driving Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles, delivering stock safely, maintaining vehicle safety, customer service and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have Category C+E (Class 1) driving licence and Driver CPC.
• Digital Tachograph Card is required.
• Good knowledge of road transport regulations and drivers hours rules.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-drop deliveries to retail locations.
• Drive Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles as required.
• Complete double-deck trunking duties when needed.
• Load, unload and secure stock safely.
• Scan deliveries and complete paperwork accurately.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Follow planned routes and transport regulations.
• Maintain vehicle and stock security.
• Provide professional customer service.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Undertake shunt training and cover shunting duties if required.

Skills

Double-deck driving

Customer service

English proficiency

Reliability

Safety minded

Education

Category C+E (Class 1) driving licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Best Time Ltd is recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) HGV Drivers for multi-drop deliveries to retail locations across the South of England. These opportunities are offered on a temp-to-perm basis for suitable candidates seeking longer-term employment. Successful applicants must be reliable, professional and fully committed to their agreed rota pattern.

The role involves driving Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles, delivering stock safely and accurately, and maintaining high standards of vehicle safety, customer service and compliance.

Available Working Patterns

• Evening shifts: Start times between 16:30 and 20:30, covering various Sunday-to-Friday and Monday-to-Friday or Sunday-to-Friday and Sunday-to-Thursda rota patterns.
• Day shifts: Start times between 10:00 and 14:00, covering Monday-to-Friday and Monday-to-Saturday rota patterns.

Candidates must be able to commit to the agreed rota. Flexibility may also be required to cover shunting duties, which can involve working from 20:30 to 05:30 following training.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out multi-drop deliveries to retail locations.
• Driving Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles as required.
• Completing double-deck trunking duties when required.
• Loading, unloading and securing stock safely.
• Scanning deliveries, checking stock and completing delivery paperwork.
• Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting defects.
• Following planned routes, delivery schedules and road transport regulations.
• Maintaining vehicle and stock security.
• Providing professional customer service.
• Following all relevant health and safety procedures.
• Undertaking shunt training and carrying out shunting duties when required.

Essential Requirements

• Valid Category C+E (Class 1) driving licence.
• Minimum of 6 months' double-deck driving experience.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good knowledge of road transport legislation and drivers' hours regulations.
• Good written and spoken English, as the role involves customer interaction and completing paperwork.
• Willingness to drive both Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles.
• Willingness to undertake shunt training and cover shunting duties when required.
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe driving practices.
• Full commitment to the agreed rota pattern.

A successful driver assessment will be required before starting work.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates of £18.00-£30.00, depending on shift, overtime and weekend working.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for suitable candidates.
• Multiple rota patterns available.
• Opportunity to gain additional experience across different vehicle types and duties.