HGV1 DRIVER

Williams Shipping; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Contributory Pension Scheme

Simply Health

Life Assurance

Company events

Excellent working environment

Job summary

Williams Shipping is a specialist transport company based in Southampton, seeking an experienced HGV Driver to join our team and deliver cargo across the UK.

Based at Millbrook with a modern fleet, you’ll operate a variety of trailers, enjoy weekend bonuses and night out rates, and benefit from a supportive, family-style environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 HGV licence and CPC.
• Experience with flatbeds, semi low-loader and extendable trailers is preferred.
• Experience securing a range of cargo including machinery and wheeled plant.
• Proactive team player with a customer-focused attitude.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cargo across the UK and beyond as required.
• Safely operate a range of trailers including flatbeds and extendables.
• Maintain compliance with tachograph regulations and road rules.
• Work from our Millbrook, Southampton head office with good road links.
• Provide professional customer service on-site and on the road.

Skills

Class 1 HGV licence

CPC

Flatbeds experience

Semi low-loader experience

Extendable trailers experience

Customer service orientation

Job description

HGV1 Driver

Excellent - negotiable depending on experience

Southampton

Full time

Posted: 31 Jul

We are a specialist transport company looking for an experienced Heavy Haulage Driver to join us. It’s your chance to enjoy great rewards and be part of a fantastic team delivering cargo across the UK.

What you’ll get up to as an HGV Driver:

• Our HGV Drivers deliver across the country. If you’re keen to travel further, we may offer you opportunities to deliver into northern Europe as well.
• You will carry a wide variety of loads – mechanical equipment, plant, containers, boats and general cargo – no two days are the same.
• You’ll make safety your number one priority, adhere to road and tachograph regulations, be professional and friendly with customers.
• You’ll be based out of our head office in Millbrook, Southampton, which has great road links as well as onsite parking, cycling and welfare facilities.
• We operate a high quality fleet of regular and specialist equipment. Modern and well-maintained, they offer the latest in driver safety and comfort.
• You will work with a range of trailers, to include standard, flat, semi low loader and extendable.

What We Look For In Our HGV Drivers

• A valid Class 1 HGV licence & CPC
• Experience in using flatbeds, semi low-loader, and extendable trailers would be an advantage
• Used to securing a range of different cargo, machinery and wheeled plant
• Ready to take the initiative and work as part of a team
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service

About Us

Williams Shipping is a diverse, family run marine and logistics business, established in 1894. Based in Southampton, but with offices in Pembroke and Aberdeen, we pride ourselves in always providing a first class service to our customers and working to the mantra of “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” We work for a broad range of customers in industries including shipping, marine, energy, defence and construction. Our logistics team operates across the UK and northern Europe.

What We Offer Our HGV Drivers

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Salary is based on average 50 hours per week. You will mainly be working Monday to Friday. Some weekend working is required.
• Weekend working is normally worked on a rota basis (we pay weekend bonuses)
• Some nights out are required (we pay a very competitive night out rate)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Simply Health
• Life Assurance
• Company events
• Most importantly an excellent working environment with the opportunity to progress