Weekend HGV Class 1 Night Drivers

DRIVERTEMPS LIMITED; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Retainers £800 Days £900 Nights Guar. 

Full time contracts

Flexible working

24/7 Service from us

PAYE only

Ongoing bookings in advance

Permanent positions Day & Night

Job summary

Drivertemps Limited are recruiting for HGV Class 1 Night trunk drivers to work within our Portsmouth based chilled distribution company client.

The role involves driving to and from three retail distribution centres, loading and returning to the Portsmouth depot, and occasional double decker trailer work. PAYE only with guaranteed hours per shift and weekend/night rates.

Qualifications

• You should have ideally held your HGV 1 Licence for a minimum 6 months.
• New Passes welcome subject to assessment and interview.
• No more than 6 points no DD/ DR Code convictions
• Hold a current valid DCPC Card.
• Understand and able to comply with Drivers hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
• Good geographical knowledge of the south of England.
• Have the experience and knowledge to be able to divert cross country to and from locations as and when signs, traffic or other conditions dictate.

Responsibilities

• Drive to and from one of 3 retail distribution centres.
• Load and return to the depot in Portsmouth.
• Occasionally drive double decker trailers with good geographic knowledge.

Skills

HGV 1 Licence

WTD compliance

Vehicle safety checks

Geographical knowledge (S England)

Diversion driving

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Weekend Class 1 Night Drivers Required

Drivertemps Limited are recruiting for HGV Class 1 Night trunk drivers to work within our fantastic and longest serving clients who are a Portsmouth based chilled distribution company.

The Role:

• Required to drive to and from one of 3 retail distribution centres.


• Load and return to the depot in Portsmouth.


• This role involves driving on occasion Double decker trailers so good geographical knowledge.

Experience & Knowledge:

• You should have ideally held your HGV 1 Licence for a minimum 6 months


• New Passes welcome subject to assessment and interview


• No more than 6 points no DD/ DR Code convictions


• Hold a current valid DCPC Card.


• Understand and able to comply with Drivers hours and WTD legislation.


• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.


• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.


• Good geographical knowledge of the south of England.


• Have the experience and knowledge to be able to divert cross country to and from locations as and when signs, traffic or other conditions dictate.

Remuneration:

PAYE ONLY (Min 9 hrs paid per shift)

• £19.00 per hour Monday - Friday Nights


• £21.00 per hour Saturday


• £22.00 per hour Sunday

What we offer in return:

• Paid breaks.


• Retainers £800 Days £900 Nights Guaranteed Minimum Per week


• Full time contracts


• Flexible working


• 24/7 Service from us


• PAYE only


• Ongoing bookings in advance


• Permanent positions Day & Night