HGV Class 1 Driver

Austin Fraser; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national courier company is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers in Hatfield. The role involves operating a HGV vehicle safely, ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining customer service standards, and completing vehicle inspections. Successful candidates will hold a valid HGV license and have strong knowledge of UK road regulations.

Benefits

Overtime available after 12 weeks

PAYE Only

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 driving license.
• Up to date UK CPC and Digi Cards required.
• Proven experience as a HGV Class 1 Driver.

Responsibilities

• Operate a HGV Class 1 vehicle ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Drive loads to designated locations maintaining high customer service.
• Conduct vehicle inspections before and after trips.

Skills

Knowledge of UK road safety regulations

Navigation skills

Job description

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• Day Pay Rates - £19.83 per hour increasing to £22.22 per hour after 12 weeks
• Night Pay Rates - £23.80 per hour increasing to £26.67 per hour after 12 weeks
• 6th Day Pay Rates - £39.67 per hour increasing to £44.45 per hour
• Overtime available after 12 weeks of service
• Average shift length is 8 to 10 hours
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 experience required
• UK Registered HGV License, CPC card and Tacho card
• PAYE ONLY

The Role

A national courier company is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join its busy transport team located in Hatfield.

Duties

• Operate a HGV Class 1 vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring compliance with all road regulations.
• Drive loads containing parcels/Packages to designated depot to depot locations in a timely manner while maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including logs of mileage and fuel usage.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members regarding delivery schedules and any potential issues.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures related to safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 driving license with the appropriate categories for commercial driving.
• Up to date UK CPC and Digi Cards - no EC Cards accepted
• Clean or minimal points on license and no major endorsements.
• Proven experience as a HGV Class 1 Driver
• Strong knowledge of UK road safety regulations and best practices in UK transportation.
• Excellent navigation skills and familiarity with GPS systems and a good knowledge of UK road network is essential

If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a new opportunity within a dynamic team, please apply on- line or call the office on 020 8441 3323 asking for Anthea or Anthony