HGV (C+E) Class 1 Driver

Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group; Erith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced Class 1 drivers for a permanent position based in Erith, Kent. The role involves delivering and collecting products and requires a Category C+E driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points. Flexible shift patterns are expected, with routes potentially requiring up to 12.5 hours of driving per day. Employee benefits include employer-funded private medical insurance and ongoing training. Interested candidates should apply with their CV.

Benefits

Employer-funded private medical insurance

Paid Digital Tachograph card renewal

Paid Driver Medical

Ongoing periodic CPC training

Up to 7% matched pension contributions

High street shopping and restaurant discount

Qualifications

• Valid Category C+E driving licence required.
• Maximum of 6 penalty points on driving record.
• Must have no driving disqualifications in the last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect products from various locations.
• Work a flexible shift pattern including nights and weekends.
• Handle shopping collections from state-of-the-art warehouses.

Skills

Passion for driving

Flexibility

Safe and competent driving

Job description

Siamo Group is looking for experienced Class 1 drivers for a client of ours based in Erith, Kent - Permanent Position

Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) drivers will undertake delivery and collection of products to and from a variety of locations in line with all company policies and procedures.

You will be required to work a flexible shift pattern consisting of nights, late and early shifts including weekends. Your minimum contracted hours will be 32 hours, however routes are assigned up to 12.5 hours per day, as such you will regularly be expected to carry out additional hours. This is a Permanent Position

This role is based at our client’s Erith site, Church Manorway, London

Day-to-day you will collect shopping from their state-of-the-art warehouses and take it to our smaller regional sites. No multi drops or hidden lanes

Shift Patterns / Pay Rates

• Basic Rate: £18.48
• Evening premium rate (18:00-06:00): £20.48
• Sunday Day Premium rate: £20.22
• Sunday Evening Premium (18:00-06:00): £22.42
• Overtime day rate: £23.10
• Overtime Evening rate (18:00-06:00): £25.60

So what do we need from you?

A passion for driving and all things trucks and lorries, along with the following driving licence requirements:

• Category C+E driving licence
• Maximum of 6 penalty points
• No driving disqualifications in the past 10 years

Desirable to have a minimum of 12 months experience

It also is a prerequisite that you are a safe and competent driver with the ability to be flexible on your shift length on a daily basis. As our client’s new state-of-the-art fleet are their pride and joy and they need to know they are in safe hands.

What do you get in return?

Alongside a safe working environment, we offer perks and benefits to suit everyone :

• Employer-funded private medical insurance after 12 months of service
• Paid Digital Tachograph card renewal
• Paid Driver Medical in line with licence requirements—through our approved supplier
• We will provide your ongoing periodic CPC training during your career
• Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
• High street shopping and restaurant discount

How to apply

Call (phone number removed) or email your up to date current CV to (url removed) who will call you for a brief chat