HGV Class 1 driver

We Are Workforce Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in Service & Life Assurance

Medicash Healthcare Plan

Partner & Family Healthcare Cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Holiday Buy Scheme

£500 Refer a Friend Scheme

£5,000 Refer a Lead Scheme

Pension Scheme – 4%

25 Days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

AMCO is recruiting experienced Class 1 HGV drivers for our Coventry depot, offering day and night shifts in automotive logistics.

You will deliver sequenced automotive components to major manufacturers, maintaining schedules and safety standards across the operation.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence required.
• Previous HGV driving experience essential.
• Experience in automotive logistics or sequencing is advantageous.
• Able to work to strict delivery schedules and times.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating Class 1 HGV vehicles.
• Delivering automotive components to Jaguar Land Rover and Bentley.
• Completing sequenced deliveries within required timeframes.
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks.
• Completing delivery paperwork accurately.
• Following all safety procedures for company and site.

Skills

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Class 1 HGV Drivers – Automotive Logistics

AMCO is recruiting experienced Class 1 HGV Drivers for our Coventry depot, working within the fast-paced automotive logistics sector.

We are looking for drivers for both day and night shifts, delivering automotive components to major automotive manufacturers.

Pay Rates

• Day Drivers – £15.60 per hour
• Night Drivers – £17.10 per hour

The Role

As a Class 1 Driver, you will play an important role in keeping automotive production moving by delivering parts safely, efficiently and on time.

The role involves sequenced automotive deliveries, working to strict schedules and customer requirements.

Shift patterns - Monday to Friday or Monday to Thursday.

Start times - 05:00, 06:00, 09:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 19:00

Your Responsibilities

• Safely operating Class 1 HGV vehicles.
• Delivering automotive components to Jaguar Land Rover and Bentley.
• Completing sequenced deliveries within required timeframes.
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks.
• Completing delivery paperwork accurately.
• Following all company, customer and site-specific safety procedures.
• Maintaining a professional relationship with customers and site teams.
• Working reliably and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Previous HGV driving experience.
• Reliable and professional approach.
• Excellent timekeeping and attention to detail.
• Ability to work to strict delivery schedules.
• Good communication skills.
• Previous experience in automotive logistics, sequencing or just-in-time deliveries would be an advantage.

Company Benefits

Joining AMCO comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Death in Service & Life Assurance – cover of 2× your annual base salary.
• Medicash Healthcare Plan – cashback towards dental treatment, optical care, prescriptions and alternative therapies.
• Partner & Family Healthcare Cover – add a partner for a small monthly cost and include up to four dependent children at no additional charge, subject to the scheme terms.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support covering personal, financial, legal and wellbeing matters, with multilingual support available.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – access to a Government-backed salary-sacrifice scheme for bicycles and cycling equipment.
• Holiday Buy Scheme – eligible employees can purchase up to 5 additional days' annual leave per year, subject to scheme requirements.
• £500 Refer a Friend Scheme – receive £500 when a successful referral completes their probationary period.
• £5,000 Refer a Lead Scheme – receive £5,000 for introducing a brand-new customer to the business, subject to the scheme's eligibility requirements.
• Pension Scheme – employer pension contribution of 4%.
• 25 Days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays – giving you a strong holiday allowance from the start.

Days or Nights – The Choice Is Yours.

Whether you're looking for a day driving position or prefer nights, we have opportunities available at our Coventry operation.

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