HGV Class 1 Driver, Essex

IDrive Recruitment Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

IDrive Recruitment Ltd is seeking experienced Class 1 HGV drivers to fill roles in Essex with day and night shifts across Monday to Sunday. A valid CPC, Tachograph card, and full UK licence are required.

You will be expected to perform pre and post-op inspections and liaise with dispatch to meet delivery schedules. We offer ongoing driving roles with competitive pay rates ranging from £17 to £21 per hour, depending on the job and shift.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with no more than 9 points.
• CPC Driver Qualification Card (DQC) is required.
• Tachograph card holder is required.
• Reliability and good time-keeping essential.
• Experience of operating a Class 1 vehicle safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operation vehicle inspections and report any safety issues.
• Follow delivery schedules and interact with dispatch to complete jobs to a high standard.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and clients as needed.
• Maintain punctuality and reliable attendance on all shifts.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

CPC (Driver Qualification Card)

Tachograph card

Reliable and punctual

Class 1 driving experience

Job description

We are currently seeking experienced Class 1 HGV Drivers to fill positions in Essex. A range of jobs are available with both day and night shift options from Monday - Sunday.

You will need

• Clean full UK Driving Licence (no more than 9 points)
• Drivers Qualification Card (CPC)
• Drivers Tachograph Card
• Reliable and a good time keeper
• Experience of operating a Class 1 vehicle in a safe manner

Expectations

• Confident Class 1 driver
• Able to perform a complete pre and post operation inspection of the vehicle as required by company policy checking tyre pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges and controls are in good working order.
• Able to report any safety issues on standard reports
• Able to follow instructions and the delivery schedule and confident to interact with dispatchers to complete the job to a high standard
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures

Pay rates

We are able to offer rates between £17-£21 depending on job available

About Us

IDrive Recruitment are one of the UK's fastest growing Driving and Industrial Sector Recruitment Agencies in the UK. We are currently working with some of the UK's leading companies and have a range of driving roles available on an ongoing basis