HGV Class 1 Driver

Flexicruit; Cannock; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme contribution

Referral bonus after probation

28 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays

Employee well-being incentives

Job summary

A logistics provider is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver to ensure safe and timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will demonstrate reliability and professionalism while interacting with customers. Responsibilities include transporting goods and conducting vehicle checks. Competitive benefits are offered, including a pension scheme and 28 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience driving HGV Class 1 vehicles.
• Good understanding of drivers hours laws and tachograph regulations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to tramp Monday to Friday.
• Curtain Sider experience preferred.
• 2 years' Class 1 experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting goods.
• Completing necessary paperwork.
• Conducting daily vehicle checks.
• Comply with drivers hours, tachograph rules and company policies.
• Wear PPE and keep the vehicle clean and orderly.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service at all times.
• Coordinate with managers on any delivery or route issues.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
• Assist with loading/unloading cargo when required.
• Represent the company in a positive way to maintain customer satisfaction.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Strong organisational skills

Time-management skills

Customer service attitude

Tools

Curtain Sider experience

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Tramper Driver to join their dynamic team. As a trusted logistics provider, they prioritize safe and timely delivery, offering industry-leading solutions for their customers' supply chain needs. This role is essential in ensuring that high standards of customer service and operational excellence are maintained.

About You

The ideal candidate is reliable, hardworking, and able to follow instructions easily. They should be committed to delivering high-quality service and be comfortable working independently without micromanagement. We're looking for a driver with a positive attitude, who is polite and professional when interacting with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transporting goods across designated routes, ensuring the security and integrity of products in transit.
• Completing all necessary paperwork and following assigned delivery schedules and routes accurately.
• Conducting daily checks and logging any vehicle defects, reporting issues to management promptly.
• Adhering strictly to drivers hours, tachograph regulations, and company policies.
• Wearing the correct PPE at all times and maintaining the cleanliness and order of the vehicle.
• Offering professional and courteous service to all customers, addressing queries where needed.
• Coordinating with managers and team members to report any delivery or route issues.
• Conducting pre-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and compliant with company standards.
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of cargo when required.
• Acting as an ambassador for the company, always ensuring customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience driving HGV Class 1 vehicles.
• Good understanding of drivers hours laws and tachograph regulations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong organisational and time- management skills.
• Must be willing to tramp Monday to Friday.
• Curtain Sider experience (preferred).
• 2 years' Class 1 experience preferred but not essential.
• Stable work history without frequent job changes.
• Pension Scheme contribution.
• Referral bonus available after passing probation.
• 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays, with potential for additional days.
• The company supports employee well-being and offers incentives for performance.