HGV Class 1 Night Driver

MEACHERS GLOBAL LOGISTICS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paid Role

Competitive Pay Rates

Guaranteed 48 hour week

Overtime available

23 days holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Job summary

Meachers Global Logistics seeks a delivery driver for our UK operation. The role involves loading goods securely, delivering to customers, and maintaining accurate documentation.

You will work closely with the loader and Traffic Office to ensure orders are correct and deliveries are made safely and on time. The ideal candidate holds a British driving license with a valid CPC and Digi card, has up to 6 points, and demonstrates excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and fluent English required.
• British driving license, CPC and Digi card required with no more than 6 points.
• No DR or DD endorsements on license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the loading of the vehicle to ensure safe, secure loading and minimise damage.
• Check loads against customer orders and documentation with the loader.
• Deliver in a timely, safe manner while respecting customer property and company procedures.
• Obtain customer signatures and print names when delivering goods.
• Communicate with Traffic Office for any issues or discrepancies.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve delivery issues professionally.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections and report any faults or accidents.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and comply with SSOW and tachograph regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fluent English

British driving license

CPC qualification

Digi card

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage.
• Ensure with the loader that the load is correct against the customers' orders and documentation.
• Ensure that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customer's property; if in doubt, consult with customer and/or Traffic Office, and use DISCLAIMERS if necessary.
• Check goods off with Customers and obtain signature and printed name.
• If any errors exist mark documentation accordingly and consult with Traffic Office as appropriate.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Handle customer issues on delivery effectively and avoid getting over involved in discussion. Contact Traffic Office for assistance as required.
• Carry out deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
• Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law and SSOW.
• Drive within the tachograph law and driver hours limits.
• Look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab.
• Comply with fuel directives from the traffic Department.
• Ensure you comply with all of the company SSOW.
• Report any accidents immediately and in compliance with the company's accident reporting procedure.
• Complete vehicle daily inspection sheet and return to the traffic office.

Hours of Work

48 hours Guaranteed

Requirements

Excellent communication skills and a fluency in English will be required as you will be in constant communication with our client's customers and also other members of internal teams. It is essential you have the ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism at all times both internally and externally.

You must hold a British driving license, a valid CPC and Digi card and have no more than 6 points on your license with no previous DR or DD endorsements.

Location and Employer

This vacancy is located at our Nursling Depot and is a fantastic opportunity to work for a major Haulage company. Meachers is one of the leading independent logistics providers of international freight and transport services in the UK.

Benefits

• Weekly Paid Role
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Guaranteed 48 hour week
• Overtime available
• 23 days holiday per year
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance

Please note: We are only able to accept applications from candidates who already have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for any of our current vacancies.