Hgv Class 1 Driver

Trcgroup; Harwell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing role

Flexible shifts

Night-rate pay

Modern vehicles

Job summary

The Recruitment Crowd are seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (C+E) for a client in the Bicester area. Shifts run Mon-Sun with full time, part time or ad-hoc options; start times between 12:00 and 21:00.

Location: Bicester. This is an ongoing role. Duties include depot pull, customer site runs, loading/unloading, and occasional trailer swaps. Induction and tachograph card download are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (C+E).
• At least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence; minor offences only.
• Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.

Responsibilities

• Execute depot pull, fill the back of a trailer at the depot and transport to a hub.
• Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.
• Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot.
• Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
• Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tachograph card prior to being put forward for the position.
• Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

Skills

HGV driving

Flexible shifts

Customer service

Safety compliance

Tacho card handling

Education

DCPC & Digital Tachograph card

Tools

Tail lift operation

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Bicester area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.

Shifts: Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available or ad-hoc).

Hours: Start times any time between 12:00pm to 21:00pm (Flexibility for shift times required).

Pay Rate:

• Midweek - £18.15 per hour rising to £19.15 after 12 weeks.
• Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks.
• Saturday - £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks.
• Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks.
• Sunday - £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks.
• Bank Holidays - £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks.

Location: Bicester.

Job Type: Ongoing.

The role:

• Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.
• Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.
• Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot
• Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
• Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.
• Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).
• Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
• Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.
• Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate).
• Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.
• Consistent trunking work - no manual handling.
• Weekly pay at highly competitive rates.
• Well-maintained, modern vehicles.
• Supportive operations team.