HGV Class 1 Driver

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national courier company is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join its busy transport team in Hatfield. The role involves operating HGV vehicles, ensuring compliance with road regulations, and delivering packages while maintaining high customer service standards. Ideal candidates will possess a valid HGV Class 1 license and have proven experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 experience required.
• Clean or minimal points on license.
• Strong knowledge of UK road safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a HGV Class 1 vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Deliver parcels to designated locations in a timely manner.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.

Skills

Navigation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

UK HGV Class 1 driving license

UK CPC and Digi Cards

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• Day Pay Rates - £19.83 per hour increasing to £22.22 per hour after 12 weeks
• Night Pay Rates - £23.80 per hour increasing to £26.67 per hour after 12 weeks
• 6th Day Pay Rates - £39.67 per hour increasing to £44.45 per hour
• Overtime available after 12 weeks service
• Minimum 6 hour shifts guaranteed - average shift length is 8 to 10 hours
• You must be available to work every Friday and Sunday with rest hours taken during the week.
• Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 experience required
• UK Registered HGV License, CPC card and Tacho card
• PAYE ONLY

The Role

A national courier company is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join its busy transport team located in Hatfield.

Duties

• Operate a HGV Class 1 vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring compliance with all road regulations.
• Deliver parcels/Packages to designated depot to depot locations in a timely manner while maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Primarily this is trunking work with occasional load and unload of cargo including securing it appropriately for transport.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including logs of mileage and fuel usage.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members regarding delivery schedules and any potential issues.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures related to safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 driving license with the appropriate categories for commercial driving.
• Up to date UK CPC and Digi Cards - no EC Cards accepted
• Clean or minimal points on license and no major endorsements.
• Proven experience as a HGV Class 1 Driver
• Strong knowledge of UK road safety regulations and best practices in UK transportation.
• Excellent navigation skills and familiarity with GPS systems and a good knowledge of UK road netwrok is essential
• A good level of health and fitness and ability to lift heavy items and perform physical tasks associated with loading and unloading cargo is desireable
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an emphasis on customer service.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently.
• You will need to pass an assesment for this role which includes a company induction, Multiple Choice Test, Reversing vehicle in to bay, vehicle coupling and uncoupling and manual entry.

If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a new opportunity within a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Your expertise will be valued as we strive for excellence in our delivery services. Please apply on- line or call the office on 020 8441 3323 asking for Anthea, Andoni or Harry.