HGV Class 1 Driver (4/4 Days + N/O)

Lockwood Group of Companies; Grays; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

ADR training

Driver CPC training

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement (20 days)

Overtime

PPE provided

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Funded CPC courses

Résumé du poste

Lockwood Group Ltd is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) drivers for our S&R Smith and Son operation in the South East of England. The role involves general haulage, delivering goods and maintaining high levels of customer service across a 4 on 4 off pattern with day and night shifts.

We offer ADR/driver training opportunities, funded CPC courses, a modern fleet, paid holidays (20 days), pension, and overtime. A permanent contract with minimum hours paid is provided.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver with a CPC, Digi card and Tachograph/WTD knowledge.

Responsabilités

• General Haulage responsibilities.
• Maintain excellent levels of customer service.
• Communicate accurately and timely with the Transport team.
• Deliver goods in a timely and professional manner.

Connaissances

HGV Class 1 (C+E)

CPC

Digi card

Tachograph knowledge

WTD rules

Customer service

Punctuality

Description du poste

Established in 1965, the Lockwood Group is a family run business and currently has over 400employees spanning 8UK sites. The group’s activities include UK haulage and storage, frozen food production and co-packing solutions.

S&R Smith and Son, West Thurrock (part of the Lockwood Group of Companies) specialise in general haulage & distribution in and around the South East of England.

New business developments on the horizon are allowing us to recruit experienced HGV drivers.We are looking for drivers to be based from S&R Smith and Son, RM20 4EL.

Shift Pattern:4 on 4 off days + nights out

Hours: Based on 12 hours per day. Salary range based on on target earnings. Hours may vary in accordance with business needs and reasonable additional hours may be required.

Rate: £16.67per hour. Basic paid on an average of 42 hours per week. Nights out paid at £31.25 per night.

Other bonuses: Early start bonus & night out allowance where applicable

The Role

• General Haulage
• To maintain excellent levels customer service
• To ensure accurate and timely communication with the Transport team
• To deliver goods in a timely and professional manner

We Offer

• Training opportunities available to develop existing skills i.e. ADR, driver assessor, FLT licences.
• Very well presented modern fleet that are predominately MAN, Scania, DAF & Iveco
• Permanent contract with minimum agreed hours paid
• Paid holiday entitlement (20days per annum)
• Workplace pension
• Overtime availability
• Full PPE & uniform provided
• Modern vehicle fleet
• Funded CPC courses

Refer a Friend Incentive

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• £250 for you + £250 for the new starter
• Payable after the new starter completes 3 months’ continuous service.

Ideally the candidates would meet the following requirements:

• Candidates will be a fully qualified HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver with a CPC, valid Digi card and a good understanding of Tachograph and WTD rules.
• You will be reliable and punctual and have a flexible approach
• Good verbal communication with excellent customer service skills and a professional approach
• Previous Class 1 experience is preferred but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development within the Lockwood Group
• Free on-site parking
• Multiple employee engagement initiatives to get involved with - and we’re always keen for new ideas!

Unfortunately there is no dedicated phone line to deal with applications by phone.