HGV Class 1 Driver

Evans Jones Associates Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company contributory scheme

Supportive transport planners

Fixed rotas

Limited and PAYE drivers welcome

Job summary

A logistics and transport company in the UK is seeking HGV Class 1 drivers for day and night shifts. This role requires drivers with high competency and adherence to safety and efficiency standards. Responsibilities include maintaining transport legislation, providing excellent service, and ensuring the security of products during transit. Ideal candidates will have a valid LGV Licence and at least 6 months of UK driving experience. The company offers a supportive working environment with fixed rotas and a contributory scheme.

Qualifications

• Current and valid LGV Licence required.
• Minimum 6 months experience on UK roads.
• Understanding of drivers’ hours regulations and tachograph law.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven safe driving record and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and customer site rules.
• Ensure security of products while in transit.
• Drive defensively and fuel efficiently.
• Maintain accuracy in delivery and collection paperwork.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Report vehicle defects and adhere to transport legislation.

Skills

Driving competence

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Organisational skills

Independent worker

UK road experience

Education

LGV Licence (UK)

Job description

Evans Jones Associates are delighted to be working alongside our client based in Amesbury

About our client

Our client is the market leading chilled and ambient food and drink warehousing, distribution and transport specialist based in the UK and Ireland.

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

A modern fleet all under three years old.

About the HGV Class 1 driver role: Days or Nights

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this fantastic operation. We are keen to secure day and night drivers working 5/3 or 4/4

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
• Modern Fleet
• Fixed rotas
• 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