HGV Class 1 Driver

First Call Contract Services, Ltd.; Elstow; On-site; GBP 360,000 - 411,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Elstow is recruiting experienced HGV 1 drivers for multiple shifts with competitive pay rates ranging from £19.50 to £22.25. Responsibilities include pre-journey vehicle checks and paperwork handling. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months HGV C1 driving experience and hold the necessary driving qualifications. This position offers great earning potential with options for permanent roles and immediate starts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of HGV C1 driving experience required.
• Must hold a current UK Driving licence, Driver qualification card, and CPC card.
• Physically fit to handle pallets and cages.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-journey vehicle checks.
• Complete vehicle check sheets and report any damage.
• Collect cages and pallets from previous delivery.

Skills

HGV C1 driving experience

Understanding of WTD rules and regulations

Professionalism and reliability

Education

Current UK Driving licence

Driver qualification card and CPC card

Job description

Overview

First Call Contract Services Ltd are currently recruiting experienced HGV 1 drivers for 2 -4 store deliveries per day for our Bedford based client, Pay rates from £19.50 to £22.25, this is a great opportunity for HGV class 1 drivers to secure a long term position with great earning potential.

Our client also requires several permanent HGV 1 Tampers, working a 4 on 4 off rolling pattern.

Shift patterns and start times

There are several shift patterns and times to suit all drivers i.e.

• 4 on 2 off rolling.
• 5 on 2 off rolling
• Wednesday/ Saturday to Sunday Fixed
• Thursday/Friday to Monday/Tuesday fixed.
• Average 9hr to 12hr shifts.
• Great opportunity to build overtime

Start times available are between.

• 10.00 – 12.00
• 12.00 – 14.00
• 13.00 – 15.00
• please note, on the odd occasion, there could be slight variations outside of these grouped times arising from planning requirements (rare) and any unforeseen programme issues, however, planners keep inside the group time agreed by the driver 99% of the time.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Pre journey vehicle checks.
• Complete vehicles check sheets, reporting all damage or defects prior to leaving site.
• Uplift cages and pallets from the previous delivery.
• Complete all paperwork/delivery notes and return to the transport admin clerk

Rates

Paye:

• £19.50 Monday – Friday
• £22.25 Saturday & Sunday
• £22.25 Bank Holiday

Umbrella:

• £21.30 Monday – Friday
• £23.80 Saturday & Sunday
• £23.80 Bank Holiday

Requirements

• You must have a minimum 6 months HGV C1 driving experience
• No more than 9 penalty points, IN,DD,DR.TT codes are not accepted due to insurance clauses.
• Current UK Driving licence, Driver qualification card and CPC card
• A good understanding of WTD rules and regulations.
• Physically fit and able to pull pallets and cages.
• Be professional, courteous, reliable and punctual at all times.
• Have your own PPE.
• Temp to Perm option if required

Immediate start

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