long haul truck driver

Kestrel transportation Services Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a driver to transport goods. The role requires working in a two-person team, operating trucks, and conducting various inspections and maintenance activities. Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and drivers with experience are preferred. This is a full-time, permanent position, with no option for remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience is an asset.
• Work must be completed at the physical location; no remote work.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials.
• Oversee the condition of the vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, and other equipment.
• Perform brake adjustments.
• Perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch.
• Record cargo information and hours of service.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Valid driver's license

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Job description

Job details

• Location: Surrey , BC V3W 7W2
• Salary: 36.60 hourly / 40 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3440214

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy
• Load and unload goods
• Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials
• Oversee condition of vehicle and inspect tires, lights, brakes, cold storage and other equipment
• Perform brake adjustments
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Receive and relay information to central dispatch
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption
• Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo

Credentials

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Inspection report (pre-trip, en-route, post-trip)
• Maintenance and repair reports
• Trip reports

Type of trucking and equipment

• Straight truck (4,600kg+ or 10,000lbs+ with 3+ axles)
• Tractor-trailer

Transportation/travel experience

• National
• Regional

Transportation/travel information

• Drive manual transmission vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-12-06

Important notice

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.