HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E)

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

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as an HGV Class 1 Driver in a role that offers ongoing opportunities and the potential for permanent employment. This position involves executing depot pulls, engaging in customer work, and ensuring efficient loading and unloading operations. With flexible shifts from Monday to Sunday and competitive pay rates, this role is perfect for skilled drivers looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for driving and customer service, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transport trailers from depot to hub and assist with loading/unloading.
• Collaborate with team for efficient operations and timely deliveries.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Driving

Customer Service

Loading and Unloading

Flexibility in Shifts

Education

Full UK Driving Licence (C+E)

DCPC Certification

Job description

Job Description: HGV Class 1 Driver

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

Hours:

Shifts are scheduled from Monday to Sunday, with start times ranging from 12 pm to 9 pm.

Job Type:

This is an ongoing role with the potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.

Role Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).
• At least 1 year of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.
• Valid and current DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• No more than 6 points on your licence (minor offences only).
• Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.
• Flexibility to work shifts from Monday to Sunday, with start times from 12 pm to 9 pm (all paid at night rate).
• Ability to travel to local sites for tacho card download prior to the start.
• Full understanding of WTD legislation.