Hgv Driver

Forge Logistics Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Iveco CNG fleet

Guaranteed pay for cancelled shifts

Monthly pay

3 month probation

Holiday pay and SSP

Ongoing training

Job summary

Forge Logistics Ltd. in Chorley, Lancashire, is hiring HGV Class 1 drivers for night shifts on a 4/4 rota. You will predominantly drive, with no load handling, and your schedule can vary weekly. A CE licence is required, with 1 year of licence ownership and 6 months of recent Class 1 work.

The role offers monthly pay, probation period, holiday pay, SSP, and ongoing training in a veteran-owned company supplying a major online retailer.

Qualifications

• CE licence held for at least 1 year.
• Consistent Class 1 work since passing (min. 6 months).
• Experience of commercial night driving.
• Professionalism with ownership and responsibility.
• Adaptability to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Mainly night shifts with weekly schedule changes.
• Pure driving with no load handling.
• 4 on, 4 off rota with extra days possible.
• Flexible start times; week-to-week variations.
• All work scheduled via a dedicated app.
• Perform thorough vehicle checks.
• Adhere to driving and working time regulations.

Skills

Night driving experience

Ownership & responsibility

Adaptability

Education

CE licence (Class 1)

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver (nights)

Forge Logistics Ltd

Chorley, Lancashire, England, UK

At least 12 months experience required

10-12 hour shifts working a 4/4 rota with extras available (subject to WTD regulations and availability)

Mon-Fri shifts = £150 per shift on probation / £160 per shift post-probation

Sat-Sun (and Bank Holidays) = £165 probation / £175 post-probation

Yearly Salary between £30000 - £42000

Job Description

FORGE LOGISTICS LTD is a veteran-owned and operated company based in Euxton. We have a long-established relationship with the world's largest online retailer and are currently recruiting HGV Class 1 drivers to join our team.

What Does The Job Involve?

• Mainly night shifts - subject to change on a weekly basis

• Pure driving - no handling of the load

• 4 on, 4 off rota (with extra days possible subject to your availability)

• Start times vary - your flexibility is required week-to-week

• All work scheduled via a special app

• Thorough vehicle checks

• Adherence to all driving and working time regulations

What Do We Offer?

• Fair, competitve rates of pay for the nature of the work

• Full fleet of Iveco CNG trucks 71 and 72 plate

• Guaranteed pay for cancelled shifts

• Monthly pay (PAY)

• 3 month probation period

• Holiday pay and SSP

• On-going training

What Do I Need?

• ESSENTIAL: to have held a CE licence for at least 1 year

• ESSENTIAL: consistent Class 1 work since passing / most recently (min. 6 months)

• ESSENTIAL: experience of commercial night driving

• Professionalism: a sense of ownership & responsibility

• An adapt & overcome mentality

At Forge Logistics we value diversity and promote an equal opportunity working environment. Applicants will be considered for independent-contractor work without discrimination to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Screening Questions

When did you pass your Class 1 licence?

How many years of consistent Class 1 driving experience do you have?

How many years of Class 1 night driving experience do you have?