HGV Class 1 Driver Bedford

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic logistics team as a Class 1 HGV Driver in Bedford, where you'll play a crucial role in transporting goods efficiently. This rewarding position offers guaranteed hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. With a focus on safety, professionalism, and customer satisfaction, you'll be part of a leading delivery management company that values its people and their development. If you're looking for a fulfilling driving career with a supportive work environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Annual leave enhancement

Access to benefits portal

Long service rewards

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 HGV license and CPC qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of traffic laws and excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 1 HGV vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and complete paperwork accurately.

Skills

Class 1 HGV license

CPC qualification

Digital tachograph card

Excellent driving record

Knowledge of traffic laws

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Job description

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Join Whistl as a Class 1 HGV Driver in Bedford. We're a dynamic and growing team committed to delivering excellence in logistics. As a Class 1 Driver, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely and efficient transportation of goods. With competitive benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career advancement, Whistl is the perfect place for skilled drivers seeking a rewarding career.

Working Hours

Various shifts are available.

42 hours guaranteed, with overtime paid after 42 hours

As a Class 1 HGV Driver at Whistl, you will:

• Operate and maintain Class 1 HGV vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Ensure the timely and secure delivery of goods to designated locations.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service,
• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or safety issues.

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A valid Class 1 HGV license.
• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification.
• Digital tachograph card.
• Excellent driving record with no major violations or accidents.
• Strong knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Ability to handle physical demands,
• Good communication skills to quickly understand instructions and liaise effectively with colleagues and customers
• Exceptional time management and organisational Skills

Join us in Bedford and be a part of a team that values professionalism, safety, and customer satisfaction above all else!

About Company

We are the UK’s leading delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media both in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.

We are in the top 100 privately owned companies with 23 locations across the UK. Our success is down to our people and the values we all follow to delivery excellence to our customers.

We think as part of a team, act with a can-do attitude and do the right thing. Following these simple values has resulted in our people delivering and exceeded both our business and personal development goals.

We are a ‘family’ of uniquely different people with strengths in the areas we work in and always have the opportunity to be curious to enhance ourselves.

We are a disability confident employer and embrace Well Being, EDI and ESG to make ourselves and our environment the best it can be.

• Annual leave enhanced with long service.
• Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.
• Long service rewards: both financial and leave based.
• Health cash plan.
• Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider.
• And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.