HGV Class 1 Driver

GI Group Main Account; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver in Ampthill, England. The role involves delivering and collecting units, inspecting equipment, operating lifting gear, and maintaining company standards. Candidates must have a C+E Driving Licence and HIAB qualification, along with at least two years of commercial driving experience. The position offers competitive pay, a standard 45-hour working week, and various employee benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Colleague Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

High Street Discount Vouchers

Discounted Gym Membership

Health & Wellbeing Discount Vouchers

Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits

Milestone Birthdays Additional Leave

Work Anniversary Bonuses

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• C+E Driving Licence is essential.
• HIAB qualification is essential.
• Competent driver with at least 2 years of commercial driving experience.
• Good geographical knowledge of local and surrounding areas.
• Customer-focused experience and expertise.
• Good physical health required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting the company's units and equipment to customers.
• Inspecting units and equipment on collection to ensure they are in good order.
• Completing necessary company paperwork correctly.
• Driving company vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Operating lifting equipment safely.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks.

Skills

C+E Driving Licence

HIAB qualification

Commercial driving experience

Geographical knowledge

Customer service experience

Physical health

Job description

HIAB - HGV Class 1 Driver

Salary: £40,037.40, standard 45 hr week

£46,709.90 average 50 hr week

Location: Ampthill, Bedford

Days: Monday to Friday 06.00 - 15.30 hrs. or 08.30 to 18.00 hrs.

As an HGV Class 1 Driver you are responsible for the delivery and collection of our products.

What's in it for you!

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Colleague Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program
• High Street Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Health & Wellbeing Discount Vouchers
• Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits
• Milestone Birthdays Additional leave
• Work Anniversary Bonus's
• Refer a Friend Scheme

About You!

• C+E Driving Licence is essential.
• HIAB qualification is essential.
• You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience.
• A good geographical knowledge of the local and surrounding areas.
• Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully.
• Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times.
• Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice.

About the Role!

• Delivering/collecting the company's units and equipment to its customers, at the right location, at the time required, having planned such delivery to achieve optimum fuel consumption and most efficient use of driver time.
• Inspecting all units and equipment on collection to ensure it is in good order, recording all visible damage, excessive dirtiness, missing items etc.
• Ensuring all necessary company paperwork is completed in the correct manner to avoid disputes at a later date i.e. signatures obtained for time of delivery / collection, damage sustained or missing plant.
• Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, including operating within the necessary transport regulations with regard to driving hours, operating tacograph according to Ministry of Transport requirements
• Operating all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with all Company Safety Directives and method statements. Loading and unloading plant and equipment in accordance with safe practice, the Company's Safety Directives and Method Statements. Ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.
• Carrying out daily checks of vehicle and any lifting / holding equipment (including straps and chains), recording any defects and reporting them to the Foreman / Depot Manager / Fleet Manager.

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