HGV Class 1 Driver

Irecruit4; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

iRecruit4 are currently recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers for one of our clients a well-established transport and logistics company based in Swindon.

Hours include day and night shifts with full-time and part-time opportunities; newly passed drivers are welcome and immediate assessments are available.

Applicants must hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence, CPC and a Digital Tachograph Card with good knowledge of UK roads.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence is required.
• CPC and Tachograph card are mandatory.
• Weekend availability desirable.

Responsibilities

• Completing vehicle safety checks and following planned routes.
• Deliveries and collections, including reversing onto loading bays.
• Trailer swaps, drops and collection of pre-loaded trailers.
• Opening and closing curtains and securing loads.
• Occasional side-loading with curtain-sided trailers.
• Completing delivery paperwork.
• Using driver apps on smartphone devices.
• Adhering to drivers hours regulations and health & safety rules.

Skills

Good communication

Reliable and punctual

Weekend availability

Smartphone apps

Education

HGV Class 1 licence

CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

iRecruit4 are currently recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers for one of our clients a well-established transport and logistics company based in Swindon.

Have you previously worked at B&Q, Amazon, Howard Tenens or similar sites? If so, wed love to hear from you.

Days, nights, full-time and part-time opportunities available. Newly passed drivers welcome.

Hours, Pay & Benefits forHGV Class 1 Drivers:

• Up to £173 per shift
• Minimum 8 hours paid per shift
• Typical shifts are 910 hours
• Day and night shifts available
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Ongoing work
• Newly passed HGV Class 1 drivers welcome
• Immediate assessments available
• Weekend availability particularly in demand
• Drivers who provide their weekly availability will be offered work wherever possible

Key duties for HGV Class 1 Driversinclude:

• Completing vehicle safety checks and following planned routes
• Deliveries and collections, including reversing onto loading bays
• Trailer swaps, drops and collection of pre-loaded trailers
• Opening and closing curtains and securing loads
• Occasional side-loading with curtain-sided trailers
• Completing delivery paperwork
• Using smartphone-based driver apps
• Following company procedures, health and safety requirements and drivers hours regulations
• No regular handball is involved
• General haulage, trailer work and store deliveries

Requirementsfor HGV Class 1 Drivers:

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence
• Newly passed drivers welcome
• Valid CPC
• Valid Digital Tachograph CardGood knowledge of UK roads
• Reliable and punctual
• Professional attitude
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable using smartphone apps
• Weekend availability highly desirable
• Good understanding of driver hours and road safety