HGV Class 1 Driver

Manpower UK; Lostock Green; In loco; GBP 35.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

28 days holiday

Bank holidays included

4% pension contribution

Health scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

Manpower UK recruiting HGV Class 1 (C+E) drivers for a client in Northwich. Salary £38,670.53 per annum plus a Class 1 supplement of £1,439.88, paid monthly. Start times between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM, typical shifts around 10 hours with a rolling 26-week pattern.

Routes include long-distance work from Glasgow to Essex with multi-drop deliveries and a fixed rota, weekly notice. Benefits include 28 days holiday, pension, health scheme and Cycle to Work; overtime is not available.

Competenze

• Valid Category C+E (Class 1) licence is required.
• Minimum 2 years of Class 1 driving experience within the last 3 years.
• Current Driver CPC card must be held.
• Strong understanding of tachograph legislation.
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience preferred.
• Good attention to detail.
• Flexible and reliable approach to work.
• Strong team player.

Mansioni

• Deliver excellent customer service and act as a professional ambassador for the business.
• Complete all paperwork and electronic documentation accurately.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and personal presentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation including Tachograph, WTD, Driver CPC, vehicle defect reporting, load security and weight checks.
• Support regular and relief delivery routes as required.
• Drive safely and professionally, adhering to Highway Code and speed limits.
• Champion Health & Safety standards at all times.

Conoscenze

Class 1 driving experience

Flexible and reliable

Strong team player

Good attention to detail

Formazione

Valid Driver CPC card

Category C+E (Class 1) licence

Descrizione del lavoro

Manpower are recruiting HGV Cat C+E Class 1 Drivers for our client based in Northwich.

Salary£38,670.53 per annum plus a Class 1 supplement of £1,439.88Paid monthly

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

• Start times between 3:00 AM and 7:00 AM
• Typical shifts are around 10 hours
• Average of 5 days per week , with up to 6 days out of 7 when required
• Working pattern covers Sunday to Saturday
• Average of 48 hours per week over a rolling 26-week reference period
• Maximum of 60 hours in a single week where required
• Fixed rota pattern with schedules published weekly , providing approximately one week's notice
• No overtime available

Routes & Deliveries

• Long-distance routes covering areas from Glasgow to Essex
• Class 1 customer delivery work with multi-drop deliveries
• Following planned routes and schedules to provide consistent customer service
• Managing shop fixtures and deliveries in line with customer requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service and act as a professional ambassador for the business
• Complete all paperwork and electronic documentation accurately
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and personal presentation standards
• Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, including: Tachograph regulations Working Time Directive (WTD) Driver CPC requirements Vehicle defect reporting Load security and weight checks
• Support regular and relief delivery routes as required
• Drive safely and professionally, adhering to the Highway Code and speed limits
• Champion Health & Safety standards at all times

Requirements

• Valid Category C+E (Class 1) licence
• Minimum 2 years' Class 1 driving experience within the last 3 years
• Current Driver CPC card
• Strong understanding of tachograph legislation
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience preferred
• Good attention to detail
• Flexible and reliable approach to work
• Strong team player

Benefits

• 28 days holiday
• Bank holidays are included within the salary and drivers are expected to work them
• Additional working requirements may apply on extra bank holidays
• 4% pension contribution
• Health scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Recruitment Process

• One-stage onsite assessment
• Informal interview
• Driving assessment

Company Overview

Fleet of approximately 45 drivers

The bakery business has recently undergone significant restructuring following financial difficulties. 87 employees left the business, including 75 voluntary redundancies .The company recruits directly through its own advertising channels.

Ideal Candidate

A professional and customer-focused Class 1 driver with strong compliance knowledge, multi-drop delivery experience, and the flexibility to operate on long-distance routes. Success in the role will come from reliability, attention to detail, safe driving practices, and being the best overall fit for the team and business culture.