HGV Class 1 Driver

Evans Jones Associates Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Manchester is looking for an HGV Class 1 Driver. The role involves ensuring safety and security of transported products, providing exceptional customer service, and adhering to transport legislation. Candidates must possess a valid LGV Licence and have at least 6 months of experience on UK roads. The position offers both day and night shifts, with a supportive transport management team in place to assist drivers.

Benefits

Company contributory scheme

Supportive transport planners

Qualifications

• A current and valid LGV Licence.
• At least 6 months of experience driving on UK roads.
• An understanding of the law relating to drivers’ hours regulations and tachograph.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects of safety and customer site rules are adhered to.
• Responsible for the security of any products carried whilst in transit.
• Drive defensively and fuel efficiently at all times.
• Provide accurate paperwork relevant to debriefing of allocated jobs.
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles and wear uniform and PPE.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Evans Jones Associates are delighted to be working alongside our new client based in Middleton.

About our client

Our client is part of one of the country’s leading privately-owned companies, and are a major provider of haulage, distribution and logistics services throughout the UK and Ireland.

Our client is proud to be working with some of the biggest brands in Europe.

About the HGV Class 1 driver role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this fantastic operation. With days and nights available.

We are looking for first-class drivers that have a high level of driving competence and drive safely and with respect for the environment and the public.

HGV Class 1 Driver Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects safety and customer site rules are adhered to.
• Responsible for the security of any products carried whilst in transit.
• To drive defensively and fuel efficiently at all times.
• Ensuring all delivery and collection notes and paperwork are correct.
• Provide accurate paperwork relevant to debriefing of allocated jobs.
• Ensuring all transport legislation including driver’s hours and vehicle defect reporting is adhered to.
• Provide an exceptional standard of service to our customers.
• To carry out any other reasonable request as detailed by the Transport Management Team.
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles and wear Uniform and any PPE provided.
• Company contributory scheme.
• Limited and PAYE Drivers Welcome.
• Helpful and respectable transport planners on hand to support.

HGV Class 1 Driver Requirements

• A current and valid LGV Licence.
• At least 6 months of experience driving on UK roads.
• An understanding of the law relating to drivers’ hours regulations and tachograph.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good communication and organisational skills.