HGV Class 1 Driver

Evans Jones Associates Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company contributory scheme

Supportive transport planners

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver. This role involves ensuring safety regulations are followed, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must possess a valid LGV Licence and have at least 6 months of driving experience on UK roads, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. Proper adherence to transport legislation is essential, making this an exciting opportunity for dedicated drivers.

Qualifications

• Must have a current and valid LGV Licence.
• At least 6 months of experience driving on UK roads.
• Understanding of driver’s hours regulations and tachograph.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety and customer site rules are adhered to.
• Provide accurate paperwork relevant to debriefing of allocated jobs.
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles and wear Uniform and any PPE provided.

Skills

Good communication and organisational skills

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Tools

LGV Licence

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