HGV Class 1 Trunk Driver

Driverhire Torbay; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire (Torbay) seeks a skilled Class 1 Trunk Driver for full-time work. The position involves safely driving Class 1 vehicles on long-distance runs, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining vehicle logs. The role offers competitive pay, health benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of road safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 vehicles for long-distance trunk runs.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Maintain accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Valid Class 1 driving license

Job description

Job Title: Class 1 Trunk Driver

Location: Newton Abbot

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive pay based on experience

About Us: Driver Hire (Torbay) is a nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to delivering exceptional service and reliability. We pride ourselves on our strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We are currently seeking a skilled Class 1 Trunk Driver to join one of our clients.

Job Responsibilities:

Safely operate Class 1 vehicles for long-distance trunk runs.
Ensure timely delivery of goods to specified locations.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
Maintain accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance.
Adhere to all traffic laws and company policies.
Communicate effectively with dispatch and management.

Qualifications:

Valid Class 1 driving license.
Strong knowledge of road safety regulations.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good communication skills.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and overtime pay.
Health and dental insurance.
Retirement savings plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Opportunities for career advancement.
GBP20.17 p/h per PAYE ADV (other models available)

Contact Driver Hire (Torbay) today at to apply, or to discuss what we can do for you.

What Driver Hire can offer you

Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. We can provide regular, ongoing delivery driving work. We treat you as the true professional that you are, and in our latest survey, 95% of our candidates said they were proud to work for us, and 88% scored 8/10 or more when asked if they would recommend Driver Hire.

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We have a wide range of job openings available for drivers of various vehicle classes, including Class 1, Class 2, 7.5T HGV, LGV, and multi-drop van drivers.

Additionally, we're always seeking warehouse staff, forklift drivers, and driver's mates to join our team. Our clients are located in Torquay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, South Brent, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, and surrounding areas of South Devon. With excellent commuter links from Plymouth and Exeter, our job opportunities are accessible to a wide range of candidates. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us to learn more about our exciting job vacancies.