HGV Driver - Various Shifts

R.S. Cockerill (York) Ltd; Dunnington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern fleet

Uniform provided

PPE supplied

Job summary

R S Cockerill (York) Ltd is seeking an HGV Driver to join our team. Reporting to the Transport Manager, you’ll work across various shifts, including weekends, with nights out as required. We operate modern fleets and a robust maintenance programme to support your role.

We offer competitive earnings around £40k/year for the right candidate, with potential for more depending on shift patterns and overtime. You’ll benefit from a well-supported, safety-focused workplace and modern equipment.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and HGV C+E licence (Class 1).
• At least 2 years experience on articulated trucks.
• Prepared to spend nights out.
• Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card; adhere to hours legislation.
• Drive carefully and represent the business positively.

Responsibilities

• Drive articulated trucks safely and legally.
• Deliver to supermarkets and customers as required.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report faults promptly.
• Work as part of a team and follow verbal instructions in English.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Safe driving

Tools

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

R S Cockerill are a family business based at Dunnington, near York supplying fresh potatoes into the supermarkets, as well as supplying the major crisp manufacturers with processing potatoes. We operate throughout the potato supply chain from delivering seed potatoes to farms, right through to distributing the finished product to our customers. All of this activity is supported by our own transport division, operating 15 articulated units to support 90 trailers ranging from flat trailers to root crop bulkers, to curtainsiders and insulated vans.

We are a successful family business with strong values, a positive culture, and were still growing. We take great pride in the quality of our fleet, and the service we provide to our customers. This is echoed throughout our business in everything we do. If this appeals to you, then please read through the details below.

Job role:

Reporting to the Transport Manager, we are looking for an HGV Driver, various shifts available, including weekend work. Theres the opportunity for additional days too, when required.

We operate modern DAF and Renault tractor units using the latest in truck technology, always with driver comfort and safety in mind. We have a regular programme of reinvestment in trailers, all backed up by a robust preventative maintenance programme overseen by our own HGV Workshop.

Job requirements:

• We are looking for HGV Drivers with:
• Full UK driving licence and HGV C+E licence (Class 1).
• At least 2 years experience on articulated trucks.
• Prepared to spend nights out.
• Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card and be prepared to work within all the legal parameters of drivers hours legislation.
• Drive carefully and safely, mindful that they are ambassadors for the business.
• Have a good level of communication skills, work as part of a team, with the ability to understand and share verbal instruction in English.
• A willingness to work variable hours and be flexible to the needs of the business.
• Show full co-operation and awareness of company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Have a positive and enthusiastic can do attitude.

We can offer:

• Earnings potential: Approximately +£40k/year for the right candidate depending upon shift pattern, hourly paid (weekly).
• Modern, well-maintained vehicles and equipment.
• Full PPE and company uniform will be provided.
• No agencies please.

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