HGV Driver

central-alliance; Altofts; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £35,000

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits package

Digital GP Service

Life cover

Private healthcare option

Cycle to work

Wellbeing hub

Career development

Job summary

Central Alliance is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to safely operate our fleet and deliver drill rigs and support equipment across the UK. The role is full-time (45 hours per week) with a flexible option if needed.

You’ll join a driven team focused on autonomy, quality outputs, and strong client service.

Qualifications

• Hold Cat C+E driving licence (with <=6 points).
• Experience driving articulated HGVs and rigid HGVs.
• Good knowledge of UK road networks and route planning.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to transport legislation and road safety; ensure vehicles are roadworthy.
• Deliver goods punctually; maintain communication with management and clients.
• Uphold professional standards and comply with company policies during deliveries.

Skills

Cat C+E license

Articulated HGV experience

Geographical routing

Self-motivated

Work solo or team

UK work rights

Job description

Location: Normanton, Wakefield WF6

Work Pattern: Permanent, Full-Time

Department: Business Support

We have an opportunity for a HGV Driver to join the Central Alliance team.

We are looking for an experienced HGV Driver who can safely and efficiently drive our HGV fleet, delivering our drill rigs and support equipment to sites throughout the UK, which includes delivery to busy cities and to remote parts of the country, as well as providing this service to our clients.

We are offering the role on a full-time (45 hours per week), permanent basis, however, if you feel you are the right fit for the role but require some level of flexibility, please apply and let’s discuss.

You will be joining an agile, dynamic and diverse team, who work with a high level of autonomy, delivering quality outputs to our clients. The team is engaging and supportive, with all work centred around our Purpose and Core Values.

At Central Alliance we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to the company, please get in touch, we’d love to discuss.

Accountabilities

• Adhere to relevant transport legislation and road safety regulations whilst ensuring vehicles are roadworthy.
• Deliver all goods punctually and maintain effective communication with management and clients.
• Uphold a professional standard, complying with all company policies during deliveries and collections
• Plan the most efficient and safest route for journeys, reporting any delays to schedules in a timely manner to line manager
• Conduct pre-journey checks on Company vehicles in line with DVSA requirements and training. Reporting all defects in a timely manner.
• Ensure that goods are suitably and securely loaded and protected from damage during transport, and that all loads are within the vehicles’ load capacity.
• Keep accurate records of driving hours, mileage, to comply with EU and UK regulations.
• Adhere to working instructions as specified internally from Transport Manager and drilling supervisors.
• Problem solving, following instructions and working part of a professional, multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all clients and employees, acting professionally at all times.
• Attend and pass internal and industry recognized external training courses. These may include but not limited to, Fire Safety, First Aid, PTS, CSCS, CCNSG
• Adhere to all RSK company policies and adhere to client policies and procedures when on site.

About You

People are at the heart of our business. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you are / have.

• Driver certificate of professional competence
• Cat C+E driving license (with no more than 6 points on driving licence)
• Experience of driving articulated HGVs, rigid HGVs and lorry loader cranes
• Sound knowledge of geographical areas and route planning
• Self-motivated, solutions focused, organised, with effective time management and a positive attitude
• Ability to follow instructions, work to deadlines, work part of a multi-disciplinary team and also work solo, using own initiative
• To be of good repute, with the ability to conduct business in a professional and polite manner at all times, adhering to and promoting our Core Values.
• Unrestricted work rights in United Kingdom.

At Central Alliance, we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:

• Starting salary of £35,000
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
• Digital GP Service
• Gym and lifestyle discounts
• Life cover protection
• Optional private healthcare
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub, plus mental health support services
• Regular training and career development

We recognise that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lead at [e-mail]

All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK/European Economic Area, candidates should confirm this when applying. For more information please contact Graham Clarke, Recruitment Business Partner [e-mail]

RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.

RSK Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.