HGV Class 1 Driver (CAT C+E)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This ongoing role offers the potential for permanent employment for the right candidate. You'll be responsible for transporting trailers, assisting with loading and unloading, and ensuring timely deliveries. If you have a passion for driving and customer service, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment. Join a company that values your skills and offers flexible shift patterns, making it easier to balance work and life.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience driving HGV Class 1 vehicles.
• Valid DCPC and Digital Tachograph card required.

Responsibilities

• Transport trailers between depot and customer sites.
• Assist with loading/unloading at various locations.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Driving

Customer Service

Flexibility

Loading and Unloading

Education

Full UK Driving Licence (C+E)

DCPC Certification

Job description

The Recruitment Crowd is currently recruiting on behalf of our well-known and industry-leading client based in the Leeds area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.

Hours:

Shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12pm to 9pm.

Job Type:

Ongoing with an opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidate.

The role:

1. Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.
2. Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.
3. Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot.
4. Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.
5. Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.
6. Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.
7. Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.

Requirements:

1. Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).
2. Have at least 1 year of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
3. Valid and in-date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
4. No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).
5. Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.
6. Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm – 9 pm (all paid at night rate).
7. Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.
8. Full understanding of WTD legislation.