HGV Class 1

h-g-recruitment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular work and job security

Excellent rates of pay

Pension scheme

Job summary

h-g-recruitment is seeking an HGV Class 1 driver for shifts in Wellingborough. You will be responsible for safe, timely deliveries to national supermarkets and stores, with a focus on secure loads and accurate documentation.

The role requires a valid Class 1 licence (min 6 months), DCPC and Digi cards, and a flexible approach to start times. Our depot operates 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays, with a strong emphasis on health and safety and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 1 Licence - minimum 6 months experience.
• Must hold a valid DCPC Card.
• Must hold a Digi Card.
• Must not have more than 6 points on your licence.
• Flexible approach to working patterns and start times to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Own the safe and timely delivery of customers' products.
• Secure caged loads and transfer from depot to store.
• Operate point of delivery technology and complete driver checks.
• Carry out multi-drops within depot region.
• Adhere to Driving legislation and professional standards.
• Undertake professional development and uphold health and safety standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Driving safely

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: HGV Class 1 | Wellingborough

Any 5 out of 7 with a start time between 06:00 - 15:00

Hourly pay rate for Class 1

• £18.37p/h
• £2.56premium p/hfor hours worked between 18:00-06:00
• £1.92premium p/hfor hours worked between Friday 22:00-Sunday 22:00

Our depot operates24 hours per day / 7 days per weekincludingweekends and bank holidays,so it is essential that you areflexible.

You will be delivering products tonational supermarkets and convenience stores. Products will be incagessocage manoeuvringis required, it is therefore essential thatapplicants can carry out these duties.

What we expect from our drivers:

• Ownership for the safe and timely delivery of our customers’ products.
• Securing caged loads and carrying out its transfer from depot to store.
• Operation of point of delivery technology, the completion of driver checks and documentation.
• Carrying out multi-drops within depot region.
• Adhering to Driving legislation and professional competence standards.
• Undertaking professional development.
• Investing in our award-winning health and safety standards
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service

Experience & Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 1 Licence - minimum 6 months experience
• Must hold a valid DCPC Card
• Must hold a Digi Card
• Must not have more than 6 points on your licence
• A flexible approach to working patterns and start times to meet business needs
• Motivated and committed with high personal and professional standards
• Possess excellent communication skills, understand and follow both verbal and written information.
• Able to work within set timescales to meet customers service requirements.

Benefits:

• Benefits
• Regular work and job security
• Excellent rates of pay
• Pension scheme

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Able to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment
• Proactive approach with good time management and reliability

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