HGV Driver Class 1

Constellation Cold Logistics UK; Tallington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Cold Logistics UK is seeking an experienced Class 1 driver to join our busy transport department in Grimsby for a cold store operation. You will work 50 hours across 5 days within 7, with flexible start times to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities include complying with road haulage regulations, performing daily vehicle checks, maintaining load temperatures, and obtaining signed receipts on deliveries of pallets, while adhering to health and safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience driving an HGV.
• Valid HGV licence.
• Driver CPC.
• Must be 25+ years old and have held a licence for a minimum of 2 years.
• Flexible and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to statutory regulations governing road haulage.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting.
• Keep vehicles clean (inside and out).
• Responsible for vehicles and loads.
• Check loading/unloading.
• Report problems with deliveries.
• Obtain signed receipts for deliveries and collections.
• Ensure load temperatures and conditions are maintained.
• Ensure receipt of good pallets or PCV at delivery.
• Carry out security checks and ensure vehicle and load security.
• Carry out other duties per Driver's Handbook.
• Comply with ISO9002, BS7750, Health & Safety and Training policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Flexibility

Can-do attitude

Night work willingness

Education

HGV licence

Driver CPC

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit experienced Class 1 drivers to work within our busy transport department in Grimsby, as part of a cold store operation. Working 50 hours over any 5 days out of 7, with varying start times to meet the requirements of our customers.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to statutory regulations governing road haulage.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and vehicle defect reporting.
• Keep vehicles clean (inside and out).
• Responsible for vehicles and loads.
• Checking Loading/Unloading.
• Reporting problems with deliveries.
• Responsible for obtaining signed receipts for deliveries and collections.
• Ensure maintenance of required load temperatures and load conditions.
• Ensure receipt of good pallets or PCV at delivery.
• Carry out security checks and ensure the security of vehicle and load.
• Carry out any other duties as laid down in the current issue of the 'Driver's Handbook'.
• Comply with company policies regarding ISO9002, BS7750, Health & Safety and Training.

Requirements

• Previous experience driving an HGV
• Relevant licence to drive an HGV.
• Valid driver CPC
• A positive, flexible, can-do attitude
• A keen attention to detail and work accuracy.
• Good verbal communication skills
• Flexibility
• Willingness to do nights away is essential.
• For insurance purposes you must be 25 years of age or older and have held a licence for a minimum of 2 years.

About us

Constellation Cold Logistics UK, part of the Constellation Cold Logistics Group is a leading provider of cold storage and transport solutions in the UK, Ireland, and Europe. In the UK we provide storage, distribution, and consignment stocking services, across multi temperature bands, to the Food Industry. We provide supply chain management solutions ranging from store, pick and pack, to blast freezing and consolidation for both Manufacturers, Wholesalers and End Users across the UK. Constellation specialises in meeting the needs of the food supply chain by delivering bespoke, integrated logistics support to a range of businesses in the sector.

Training and development are offered to all staff, and internal progression is a huge focus for us as we look to strengthen and future proof our warehousing division. In addition to providing a stimulating working environment, we offer extremely attractive salaries and benefits packages with good opportunities for career progression