HGV Class 1 Driver

ATL; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in the UK is seeking HGV Class 1 Drivers to join their team. The role involves delivering goods, ensuring vehicle compliance, and maintaining safety standards. The company offers a supportive environment with growth opportunities and competitive pay.

Benefits

30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Life Assurance Cover

Health Cash Plan

Personal development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 2 years of commercial experience with Class 1 Licence preferred.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods as per manifest sheet.
• Complete daily defect reporting of vehicles and trailers.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded safely and goods are secured.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Class C + E Licence

Drivers CPC

Digital Tachograph Holder

Job description

Ascott Transport Limited is a family-owned, rapidly growing company specializing in customer-focused transport and distribution solutions. We are trusted by some of the biggest household names in the UK across food, engineering, and automotive sectors.

We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, encouraging, and progressive workplace. We believe in supporting and investing in our employees' talents to help them grow and develop within ATL.

Vacancies to be Filled

• Night Driver Sunday to Thursday - £18.03 per hour
• Night Driver Drummonds shift at base - £18.03 per hour
• 4x4 Driver Inter-Factory Days - £41,728.60 per annum

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you will:

• Deliver goods as per manifest sheet
• Obtain customer signatures as proof of delivery
• Complete daily defect reporting of vehicles and trailers
• Communicate with transport office staff and external customers
• Work as part of a team and be flexible to business needs
• Perform vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with DVSA regulations
• Comply with Health and Safety (SSOW) and related legislation
• Participate in the company's annual appraisal policy
• Unload trailers safely and efficiently, following H&S guidelines
• Occasionally handballing may be required in line with Manual Handling Guidelines
• Ensure vehicles are loaded safely and goods are secured
• Ensure secure parking and maintain vehicle cleanliness
• Work using own initiative with a clear understanding of RTD and EU Regulations
• Understand responsibilities towards the company's Operating License

Essential Requirements

• Class C + E Licence
• In-date Drivers CPC
• Digital Tachograph Holder
• Less than 6 penalty points on Class 1 Licence

Desirable Requirements

• 2 years of commercial experience with Class 1 Licence
• Teamwork experience
• Tug experience/license
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries

What’s in it for you?

• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance Cover
• Health Cash Plan
• Personal development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Competitive salary

Please get in touch!