HGV Class 1 Driver

Contract Furniture Manufacturing Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Overtime paid after 40h (time & a half

Free on-site parking

Social events

Job summary

Contract Furniture Manufacturing Ltd in Pontefract/Castleford seeks a HGV Class 1 Driver for full-time, permanent work delivering furniture to Care Homes across the UK and moving stock between Pontefract and Castleford depots. You will start early, roughly 5:00am, with variable finish times to meet delivery schedules and travel demands.

The role involves loading/unloading, maintaining safety checks, and providing reliable service.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 driving licence, CPC Card and Digi Card.
• No more than 6 points and no DD, DR, IN or CD endorsements.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK road network.
• Previous experience in a similar HGV driving role.
• Understanding of vehicle maintenance and safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Drive Company HGV vehicles and operate equipment safely and professionally.
• Provide a professional HGV driving service to meet customer expectations.
• Carry out pre-operation vehicle checks and report defects.
• Report delivery issues promptly and maintain delivery records.
• Ensure health and safety compliance for self and others.
• Complete Single-drop deliveries and assist with loading/unloading as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support depot operations.

Skills

Organise & prioritise work

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Ownership & responsibility

Physical stamina

Professional demeanour

Teamwork & independence

Problem-solving

Job description

Reporting to: Warehouse & Logistics Manager

As a forward-thinking company with ambitious plans for the future, we are looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our team, helping us grow and evolve together.

Due to our continued growth, we require an HGV Class 1 Driver to join us on a Full-time, permanent basis delivering furniture to Care Homes across the UK as well as moving stock between our two sites in Pontefract and warehouse in Castleford

Working Hours:

Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, based on a 40-hour working week. However, due to the nature of the role and nationwide deliveries, flexibility is essential as start and finish times will vary to meet delivery schedules, travel times, customer requirements and business needs.

Start times may be as early as 5:00am, and finish times will vary depending on delivery locations and operational requirements. As a result, some working days may be longer or shorter than standard hours.

You must be able to travel to our Pontefract depot for early starts and be willing to travel throughout the UK.

Occasional overnight stays will be required. Hotel accommodation and a meal allowance will be provided.

As this role forms part of the wider Logistics function, drivers will be required to assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles as part of a team and support warehouse and logistics colleagues as required. While drivers are not expected to carry out loading and unloading activities alone, the role does involve manual handling and therefore requires a good level of physical fitness. During periods of reduced delivery activity, drivers may be required to work from one of the Company’s depots, undertaking duties such as stock movements, goods-in and goods-out activities, warehouse support, housekeeping and other reasonable duties as directed by management.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Company HGV vehicles and operate company equipment in a safe and professional manner in accordance with company policies, procedures & legislation
• Provide a professional HGV driving service to meet & exceed customer expectations
• Carry out HGV vehicle equipment checks (reporting defects) prior to the operation of any vehicle
• Report any delivery issues in a timely manner
• Responsible for the Health & Safety of themselves and others, adhering to safe working practices and the Health & Safety at Work Act, including accident, incident, and damage reporting
• Complete Single-drop deliveries
• Assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles as part of a team, following safe manual handling practices.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and documentation
• Support operations at Company depots and warehouses when required, including warehouse, stock control and other logistics-related duties

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• A valid Class 1 Driving Licence, CPC Card and Digi Card
• For insurance purposes, you must have no more than 6 points on your licence and no DD, DR, IN or CD endorsements
• Excellent knowledge of the UK road network
• Previous experience in a similar HGV driving role
• Understanding of vehicle maintenance and safety checks

Skills Required:

• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Works well under pressure
• Takes ownership and responsibility
• Physical stamina and strength
• Professional and courteous demeanour
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem-solving abilities

In return we offer a great place to work:

Bonus Scheme: Discretionary bonuses are awarded twice annually, typically amounting to around 10% of the annual base salary. Eligibility for the bonus scheme begins after completing one full financial year of continuous employment with the company.

Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours.

Holiday Entitlement:

• 23 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Additional Holidays for Long Service
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Free on-site parking
• Social Events
• Christmas Savings Club