HGV Class 1 Driver

People Solutions Group; Preston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

People Solutions Group is recruiting a Class 1 Driver for their client in Preston. This role involves driving Class 1 vehicles for deliveries and performing regular vehicle inspections. The position offers competitive pay rates and requires qualifications such as a UK Category CE Licence and previous LGV driving experience.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Site canteen

Training provided

Immediate starts

Qualifications

• Valid UK Category CE Licence required.
• Must have a UK CPC Card and UK Digi Card.
• Six months or more experience driving LGV vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Drive various Class 1 vehicles safely to delivery locations.
• Perform inspections before and after trips.
• Ensure cargo is loaded securely and communicate with dispatch.

Skills

Punctuality

Communication

Understanding of traffic laws

Education

UK Category CE Licence

UK CPC Card

UK Digi Card

Job description

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People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in Walton Summit, Preston.

As a Class 1 Driver you will receive the following benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Site canteen
• Training provided
• Immediate starts

Rates of Pay

• Days: £16.50 per hour
• Nights: £17.50 per hour
• Saturday days: £18.00 per hour
• Saturday nights: £19.00 per hour
• Sunday days: £18.50 per hour
• Sunday nights: £19.50 per hour

Day to Day Duties

Your duties as a Class 1 Driver will involve but not be limited to:

• Curtain-sider work, 2/3 deliveries per shift
• Operate and drive various Class 1 vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to and from delivery locations
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Ensure all cargo is loaded and secured properly
• Adhere to traffic laws and regulations
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers
• Report any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management

As a Class 1 Driver you will need to:

• Hold a valid UK Category CE Licence
• No more than six penalty points for minor infringements and no major endorsement codes
• Have a valid UK CPC Card and UK Digi Card
• Must be able to speak and read a good level of English
• Punctuality and excellent time keeping skills
• Have a good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
• Six months or more experience driving LGV vehicles

Training

• Site assessment must be completed
• Industry related training and support throughout

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People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process