HGV Class 1 Driver

Ascott Transport Ltd; Derby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic family-owned transport company as an HGV Class 1 Driver, where flexibility meets opportunity. This role offers the chance to work around your schedule, with competitive pay and extensive benefits. As part of a vibrant team, you will deliver goods safely and efficiently while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. With a commitment to personal development and growth, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment. If you're ready to drive your career forward, apply now and be part of a fast-growing, innovative team!

Benefits

30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Life Assurance Cover

Health Cash Plan

Personal development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Competitive hourly rate

Saturday overtime paid at time and a half

Coaching and training support

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class C + E Licence and in-date Drivers CPC.
• Experience in HGV driving and understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods according to manifest and obtain customer signatures.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and ensure compliance with DVSA regulations.
• Communicate effectively with transport office and customers.

Skills

HGV Driving

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Vehicle Checks

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Class C + E Licence

Drivers CPC

Digital Tachograph Holder

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Flexible Hours Available

Are you an experienced HGV Driver looking for flexibility? We're looking for skilled drivers to join our team on flexible or unsociable hours. If you're interested in working around your schedule, with options for early mornings, nights or weekends, we would love to hear from you!

Ascott Transport Limited is a dynamic, family-owned powerhouse, driving forward with lightning speed in delivering top-tier, customer-centric transport and distribution solutions. Trusted by some of the UK’s biggest household names in the food, engineering, and automotive sectors, we’re the go-to choice for excellence.

At ATL, we’re passionate about fostering a vibrant, forward-thinking workplace where support, growth, and innovation thrive. We invest in our people, empowering them to unlock their full potential and accelerate their careers within our rapidly expanding company!

What do we offer our HGV Class 1 Driver?

• 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance Cover
• Health Cash Plan
• Personal development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Competitive salary Hourly rate for Class 1 is £15.45-£18.03
• Saturday overtime paid at time and a half
• You are free to provide the days you are willing to work
• Coaching, training and support – if you have the right interpersonal skills we’ll help with the rest

As our 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 as required.
• Communicate with Transport office staff and external customers.
• Work as part of a team and be flexible to the needs of the business.
• Complete vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with DVSA regulations.
• Comply with Health and Safety (SSOW) and other related legislation.
• Participate in the business’s annual appraisal policy.
• Unload trailers in a safe and efficient manner taking in all aspects of H&S.
• Occasionally handballing may be required in line with Manual Handling Guidelines.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded in a safe manner and goods are secured appropriately.
• Always ensure secure parking.
• Keep the vehicle clean and tidy at all times.
• Work using own initiative and have a clear understanding of RTD and EU Regulations.
• Fully understand your responsibilities towards the Companies Operating License.

Essential requirements for our HGV Class 1 Driver:

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

Desirable requirements:

• 2 Years commercial use experience of Class 1 Licence
• Experience of working in a team
• Tug experience/License
• Experience doing multi-drop deliveries

If you're ready to be part of a fast-growing, innovative team where your talents are valued and opportunities for growth are endless, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join Ascott Transport Limited and drive your career forward with us!