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NW Recruitment Services Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking drivers in Preston for full-time, permanent roles on day shifts. Pay starts at £16.00 per hour with holiday pay on top, and an on-site interview for rate confirmation. A 12-week probation period applies before permanent placement.

The role involves driving Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles, performing safety inspections, and maintaining tachograph records, with ongoing support from a professional transport team.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 articulated vehicles (44T) on scheduled delivery routes
• Complete vehicle safety inspections before and after shifts
• Ensure deliveries are completed safely and efficiently and report discrepancies
• Maintain accurate transport and tachograph records in line with assimilated rules
• Secure loads correctly and follow all transport compliance procedures
• Liaise with transport office regarding route updates and delivery times

Skills

HGV driving

Job description

Pay rate: £16.00+ (rate to be agreed following on site interview) - holiday pay additional to hourly rates

Shifts available: Days - Monday to Friday

Term: Full-time, permanent (12-week initial temp period through NW Recruitment Services acts as probationary period for a permanent role after 12 weeks)

NW Recruitment Services Ltd are currently exclusively in partnership with a well-established transport and logistics operation in the Preston area aiding the recruitment of HGV Drivers (Class 1 and 2).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and professional transport team offering regular work, modern vehicles, and ongoing support.

The roles:

• Driving Class 1 articulated vehicles (44T) on scheduled delivery routes
• Completing vehicle safety inspections before and after shifts
• Ensuring deliveries are completed safely and efficiently, reporting any discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate transport and tachograph records in line with assimilated rules
• Securing loads correctly and following all transport compliance procedures
• Liaising with the transport office regarding route updates and delivery times