HGV Class 1 Driver

The Best Connection; Enderby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Enderby is seeking a Delivery Driver for Monday to Friday shifts, with pay rates ranging from £17.18 to £20.61 per hour depending on the time of day. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence, Driver CPC, and valid Digital Tachograph Card. Responsibilities include safe driving, timely deliveries, and customer communication. Benefits include weekly pay, 28 days paid annual leave, and other perks after a qualifying period.

Benefits

Possibility of ongoing assignments

28 days Paid Annual Leave

Weekly pay

Perks at Work scheme

Online payslips

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement required.
• Valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC) necessary.
• Must have a valid Digital Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

• Check the vehicle regularly and report any issues.
• Drive safely and follow all traffic laws.
• Use GPS or maps to find the best routes.
• Deliver goods on time, in full and to the correct address.
• Communicate politely with customers.
• Report delays, accidents, or problems to your manager.

Skills

HGV C+E experience

Safe driving skills

Customer communication

Education

Valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)

Valid Digital Tachograph Card

Full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement

Job description

Working on a Monday to Friday basis, starts available are between 01:00 - 05:00.

Drivers will make between 1-3 deliveries per day, primarily of cages from a tail lift, so a certain amount of physical work will be required.

Ideally our partner client would like drivers with 12 months HGV C+E experience, however they are willing to work with drivers with less experience on a case by case basis.

Average shifts will be around 12 hours a day.

Pay Rates change throughout the day but it will be:

£17.18 per hour for all hours worked between 06:00-16:00

£18.89 per hour between 16:00 -22:00

£20.61 per hour between 22:00-06:00

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence with category C+E entitlement
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• No more than 6 current penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements with a conviction date within the previous 5 years

Responsibilities of a Delivery Driver

• Check the vehicle regularly and report any issues
• Drive safely and follow all traffic laws
• Use GPS or maps to find the best routes
• Deliver goods on time, in full and to the correct address
• Communicate politely with customers
• Report delays, accidents, or problems to your manager

Benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited includes

• Possibility of ongoing temporary assignments or permanent positions after a successful qualifying period
• 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holidays and not rolled into the salary)
• Weekly pay
• Perks at Work scheme
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution