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HGV Class 1 Driver Days

Lockwood Group

Thurrock

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Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

A prominent logistics company in the UK, Lockwood Group, invites applications for an HGV Class 1 Driver position. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £15.00, a permanent contract, and numerous benefits including training opportunities, free on-site parking, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will be reliable HGV Class 1 drivers with excellent customer service skills, ready to contribute to a friendly team.

Benefits

Paid holiday entitlement (28 days per annum, including bank holidays)
Workplace pension
Overtime availability
Full PPE & uniform provided
Funded CPC courses
Training opportunities available
Very well presented modern fleet

Qualifications

  • Fully qualified HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver with a CPC, valid Digi card.
  • Reliable, punctual and flexible approach.
  • Good verbal communication with excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

  • General haulage duties ensuring timely delivery.
  • Maintain communication with Transport team.
  • Deliver goods in a professional manner.

Skills

Customer Service
Communication
Reliability
Punctuality

Education

HGV Class 1 (C+E) license
CPC certification
Valid Digi card

Job description

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Established in 1965, the Lockwood Group is a family run business and currently has over 370 employees spanning 7 UK 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: Monday - Friday Days

Hours: 50 hours per week

Rate: £15.00 per hour

Other bonuses: Early start bonus & night out allowance

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 (28 days per annum, inc bank holidays)
  • Workplace pension
  • Overtime availability
  • Full PPE & uniform provided
  • Modern vehicle fleet
  • Funded CPC courses

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!

Please only apply by email and try specify what shifts/start times interest you.

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

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  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries
    Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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