HGV Class 1 Driver - Up to £40,000 Total Earnings

Charles Trent; Poole; On-site; GBP 29,640 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted petrol

Health Cash Plan with Health Shield

Critical Illness cover with Unum

Additional holiday after 3 years' service

Increased pension contributions after 5 years

Job summary

A transport company in Poole is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join their talented team. The role involves driving a seven-car transporter, collecting vehicles from various locations, and managing paperwork. Applicants must hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence and have knowledge of drivers’ regulations. Additional benefits include discounted petrol and a health cash plan after probation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence.
• CPC and DIGI card must be valid and in date.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills for paperwork completion.

Responsibilities

• Drive a seven-car transporter across multiple locations.
• Collect end-of-life, insurance, and damaged vehicles for return.
• Manage paperwork accurately on a daily basis.

Skills

HGV Class 1 (Class CE) licence holder

CPC and DIGI card

Good understanding of drivers’ hours and regulations

Literacy and numeracy skills

Experience in vehicle recovery or transporter work

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Up to £40,000 Total Earnings

Purpose:

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a role with variety and responsibility? Join our talented transport team in Poole, where every day is different. You’ll be on the frontline of our business, working directly with customers and supporting our operational and material handling teams to keep things moving.

In this role, you’ll collect vehicles from a range of locations, from customers’ homes to commercial units, often dealing with accident damaged or non-running cars that require winching. You’ll need to be mechanically minded, quick-thinking, and confident in problem solving on the go.

Location: Poole, Dorset

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Reporting to: Transport Manager

Requirements of the role:

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving a seven-car transporter across multiple locations
• Collecting end-of-life, insurance, and damaged vehicles for return to Poole
• Occasional nights out will be required (paid extra)
• Carrying out depot-to-depot transfers as required
• Managing paperwork accurately on a daily basis
• Working closely with the transport, operational, and material handling teams
• 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Experience & Essential Qualities:

What We’re Looking For

• HGV Class 1 (Class CE) licence holder
• CPC and DIGI card (must be valid and in date)
• Good understanding of drivers’ hours and regulations
• Literacy and numeracy skills for paperwork completion
• Experience in vehicle recovery or transporter work with a semi-trailer car transporter (highly desirable but not essential)
• Able to provide two references

Why Join Us?

• Discounted petrol and staff discount on parts
• After probation:
  • Health Cash Plan with Health Shield
  • Critical Illness cover with Unum
  • Death in Service cover
  • Family Day and Community Volunteer Day
• Additional holiday after 3 years’ service
• Increased pension contributions after 5 years

At Charles Trent, we take pride in being a successful, forward-thinking business where teamwork, problem-solving, and customer service are at the heart of what we do. If you’re ready to bring your skills to our growing transport team, we’d love to hear from you.

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