HGV Class 1 Driver cat C+E (Night Shift) / Workshop Assistant - Birtley

DAF Trucks UK; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Chester-le-Street is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver for night shifts. This role involves local driving and workshop assistant duties, with a pay rate of up to £14ph based on experience. Applicants must hold a valid UK Class 1 licence (C+E). Offering excellent training and benefits, this position is a great opportunity for those looking to advance in their driving career. Apply now to begin your journey with a respected employer.

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Employee Of the Month Competition

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• You must hold a valid UK Class 1 licence category C+E (ideally clean).
• Any mechanical / workshop knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Collection / delivery of vehicles from / to customers within Birtley and surrounding area.
• Occasional road testing of vehicles (subject to licence restrictions).
• General Workshop caretaker duties when not driving.

Skills

Customer focused

Excellent communication skills

PC Literate

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver category C+E (Night Shift) / Workshop Assistant

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, we can offer you:

• Local work, no Tramping
• An hourly rate of up to £14ph (depending on your Class 1 driving experience)
• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• Employee Of the Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme

The HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• This is a duel role – Collection / delivery of vehicles from / to customers within Birtley and the surrounding area. Ad hoc longer journeys to other Ford & Slater dealerships.
• Occasional road testing of vehicles (subject to licence restrictions).
• General Workshop caretaker duties when not driving.

Working Tuesday to Friday, 7pm – 7am.

Who are we looking for as our HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant:

• You must hold a valid UK Class 1 licence category C+E (ideally clean).
• Be a customer focused individual with excellent communication skills.
• Any mechanical / workshop knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.
• PC Literate.

Apply today to start your HGV Class 1 Driver journey with Ford & Slater.

Address Birtley,
Chester-le-Street,
Tyne and Wear,
DH3 2SP

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