HGV Class 1 Driver

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 31,351 - 40,571; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver in Rochester, US. The role requires adherence to safety regulations and effective management of products carried. Applicants must hold a valid HGV Class 1 license and have experience in driving HGVs. Benefits include 28 days holiday, pension scheme, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 license and current Tacho Card required.
• Experience operating HGV Class 1 Vehicles is essential.
• Willingness to undertake company-funded training for additional licenses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety rules and transport legislation.
• Take responsibility for the security of products in transit.
• Drive in line with UK driving laws and legislation.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and wear required PPE.

Skills

Driving safely and economically

Understanding of health and safety protocols

Ability to follow written and spoken instructions

Can-do attitude

Comfortable with manual handling

Job description

Role: HGV Class 1 Driver

£17 - £22 per hour + Excellent Benefits

Our client, a well-established family business specialising in food production, is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join their team based out of Rochester.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects of safety and customer site rules are adhered to, along with transport legislation, including driver’s hours and vehicle defect reporting
• Take responsibility for the security of products carried whilst in transit, which may include long-distance journeys and occasional nights away from home
• Drive safely and economically in line with UK driving laws and legislation
• Carry out various trailer work, including chilled refrigerators, curtain siders, low loaders, and containers
• Ensure all delivery and collection notes and paperwork are correct, and provide accurate paperwork for debriefing allocated jobs
• Provide an exceptional standard of service to customers and colleagues
• Operate a forklift or pump truck as required to load and/or unload vehicles
• Maintain the cleanliness of company vehicles and wear the required PPE

Requirements

• HGV Class 1 license and current Tacho Card (essential)
• PSV license (advantageous) or willingness to undertake company-funded training
• Proven working experience operating HGV Class 1 Vehicles
• Understanding of and adherence to health and safety protocols and food hygiene standards
• Ability to interpret and follow written and spoken instructions
• Comfortable with a physical role involving frequent manual handling
• Can-do attitude with the ability to use own initiative
• Commitment to a flexible and often unsociable working pattern and hours

Benefits

• 28 days’ holidays, including bank holidays, with opportunities to earn more based on length of service
• Pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discretionary Christmas bonus
• Free onsite parking