long haul truck driver

F R C TRANSPORT LTD; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation and warehousing company based in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated drivers. The role involves operating straight trucks or tractor-trailers and requires a valid Class 1 driver's license. Candidates must be flexible, able to handle physically demanding tasks, and willing to travel internationally. This full-time position offers compensation of £36.60 per hour with additional flexible hours and overtime available. A secondary school diploma is required, and training will be provided for qualified applicants.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (Class 1 or A) required.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle.
• Willingness to travel cross-border and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Load and unload goods.
• Inspect all aspects of the vehicle including tires and brakes.

Skills

Driving record check

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

GPS Navigation

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

Tractor-trailer

Job description

Job details

• Location Surrey , BC V3V 1B9
• Salary 36.60 hourly / 50 to 60 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Documentation knowledge

• Accident or incident reports
• Bill of lading
• Dangerous goods occurrence reports
• 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
• Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment

Transportation/travel experience

• International
• National
• Regional

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-12

F R C TRANSPORT LTD

• Transportation and warehousing
• 6job postings advertised
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)