HGV Driver - Nottingham

816 Logistics Limited; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking HGV Drivers for full-time and part-time roles. Candidates must hold a valid Class 1 C+E driving license and be available for night shifts and weekend work. Responsibilities include maintaining delivery schedules, ensuring truck safety, and complying with driving regulations. A competitive salary of £39,000 per year is offered along with various benefits, including paid holidays and company pension.

Benefits

Company pension

Flexibility in working hours

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Hold a valid commercial Driving License with categories C / C+E.
• Have a Professional Driving Qualification called the Full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Pass a background check as permitted by the applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Use route navigation apps to deliver packages on time.
• Complete daily maintenance checks on delivery trucks.
• Drive in inclement weather such as light snow.

Skills

Driving

Route navigation

Communication

Time management

Education

Full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Tools

Digital Tachograph

Job description

About the Role 816 Logistics in Nottinghamshire are looking at rapid growth projections, providing long-term careers for drivers. We are looking for Drivers who are energetic, personable and safe. We provide the truck, but you should have a clean driving record and driving licence. Drivers will generally work from Sutton in Ashfield and Chesterfield. Weekend hours are a necessary, especially around holidays and bank holidays.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Shift Patterns

• Average shift length 10 – 12 hours
• Night shifts
• Full time / Part time
• Most start times are 9pm onwards

HGV Driver Benefits

• Driver is not required to assist with any unloading / loading.
• Driving only from fulfillment centre to fulfillment centre
• Traction work only– drop / swap trailers, working with boxed trailers only
• Paid for full shift regardless
• Flexible Working hours
• 28 days paid holidays
• Company pension
• On-site Parking
• Over time available each week
• We have access to the latest truck technology both on safety and sustainability.
• There is a great culture of inclusivity and support for diversity

HGV Driver Requirements

• Hold a valid commercial Driving License with the Correct Categories C / C+E
• Have a Professional Driving Qualification called the Full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Hold a Digital Tachograph / Smart Card
• Pass a background check (below) to the extend it is permitted by the applicable law
• Pass a standard drug and alcohol test (below) to the extend it is permitted by the applicable law
• Be able to speak & read English satisfactorily
• Have a maximum of 6 penalty points in the Driver’s License (as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements)
• Approved drivers consist of drivers with BGC results as “Meets Requirements” and drug and alcohol tests with negative results.

HGV Driver Responsibilities

• Use route navigation apps and knowledge of area to deliver packages to warehouse on time
• Interact with stakeholders in a professional manner
• Work nights and weekends
• Complete daily maintenance checks on delivery trucks and notify manager of any issues
• Drive in inclement weather, such as light snow
• Maintain electronic logs to track routes and deliveries
• There is no loading / unloading or cargo securing requirements for them (the fulfilment centre team will take care of those)
• We have access to the latest truck technology both on safety and sustainability.
• There is a great culture of inclusivity and support for diversity

Driving, Driver, Truck Driver, HGV Class 1, HGV Driver

Location: Watnall Road, Nottingham, England NG15 6EN

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £39,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Application question(s)

• Job is for nights and weekends. Start times can vary from 9pm to 1am. Do not apply if you cannot do this

Experience

• Class 1 C&E : 1 year (preferred)

Licence / Certification

• Class 1 CE Licence (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Class 1 HGV Driver