LGV C+E Driver (Class 1)

METCALFE FARMS HAULAGE; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full in-house training

Job summary

Metcalfe Farms Haulage is seeking experienced C+E drivers to join our heavy haulage, automotive and bulk haulage teams. We operate a fleet of 100 vehicles moving abnormal loads, trucks, vans and bulk across the UK and Europe, with full inhouse training provided.

The ideal candidate will hold a C+E licence, Driver CPC, tachograph card and knowledge of driver hours regulations; experience moving plant or machinery is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid C+E driving licence.
• Hold a current Driver CPC card.
• Hold a digital tachograph card.
• Knowledge of driver hours regulations.
• Experience moving plant, machinery or bulk is advantageous but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes efficiently and drive safely.
• Work as part of a team and independently when required.
• Be prepared to work away from home, including 4–5 nights out per week.
• Occasionally work weekends.
• Utilise Microsoft Outlook for communications and scheduling.

Skills

C+E driving

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Hours regulations

Route planning

Job description

Metcalfe Farms is a family run business currently in its third and fourth generations. The original small dairy farm started 80 years ago has expanded and diversified immensely over the years and is now involved in a number of successful businesses.

Encompassing heavy haulage, agricultural contracting, dairy farming, quarrying and driver training, all situated in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Environmental awareness is a priority for Metcalfe Farms and its companies.

Whether you are an experienced professional or a talented individual looking to launch your career, we welcome your application.

Join us in shaping the future of Metcalfe Farms by making a positive difference in the lives of our clients and our team.

This is what we value most:

• Teamwork– we trust and respect one another. We see strength in our diversity as individuals and as a team. We achieve the best outcomes for clients when we work collaboratively, recognising and respecting the different perspectives that we bring.
• Excellent Client Service– We take the time to truly understand our clients’ needs and aim to provide practical, tailored and commercial solutions – not just options – to help them achieve their goals.
• Professionalism– We work to the highest professional and technical standards, acting with the utmost integrity at all times. We are fiercely proud of our reputation as being a trusted customer to our clients and continually strive to ensure that our clients’ interests come first and foremost.
• Our People– We work together to create an open, supportive and friendly working environment where our people feel valued, can develop their careers and achieve their professional ambitions.

If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of, our values resonate with your own personal values, and you meet the requirements of the role described, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

The Role

We have opportunities for C+E drivers to join our heavy haulage, automotive and bulk haulage teams.

We operating a fleet of 100 vehicles. We specialise in the movement of abnormal loads, trucks, vans & 4x4’s and bulk loads across the UK and Europe, providing transport for various blue-chip companies and the MOD. Full inhouse training provided.

Key aspects of the role include

• Demonstrate a respectful, positive attitude towards others and behave in an honest and open manner.
• Work effectively as part of a team and under their own initiative.
• Work safely, comply with health and safety legislation, and insist others do the same.
• Are practical and have basic mechanical understanding.
• Are able to plan routes.
• Are able to work away from home, including 4 to 5 nights out a week
• Are able to work weekends when required.
• Experience using Microsoft and Outlook

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to prioritise, cope under pressure and work to strict deadlines.

Qualifications required

• Hold a valid C+E driving Licence
• Hold a current Driver CPC card.
• Hold a digital tachograph card.
• Knowledge of driver hours regulations
• Experience in moving plant, machinery or bulk would be an advantage but is not necessary as full training will be provided

Additional requirements

• HGV C+E licence held for over 2 years
• No more than 6 licence points

What we will offer in return

• Competitive Salary depending on experience