HGV Class 1 Driver

Evans Jones Associates Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company contributory scheme

Support from transport planners

Job summary

A reputable logistics company based in Stafford is looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers for night shifts. Candidates should have a valid LGV Licence and at least 6 months of driving experience on UK roads. Responsibilities include adhering to safety rules, ensuring the security of products during transit, and providing exceptional customer service. The company offers a supportive environment with fixed start times and adherence to transport legislation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects of safety and customer site rules are adhered to.
• Responsible for the security of any products carried while 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

Skills

Driving competence

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Work independently

Education

Current and valid LGV Licence

Job description

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

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.

HGV Class 1 Driver role: Nights

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this fantastic operation. We are looking to secure night drivers on 5/2 or 5/3 with fixed start times.

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 planers 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