At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive Class 1 vehicles, transporting stock across the UK while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join a leading logistics company with a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, employee discounts, health cashback options, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team, enjoy flexibility, and gain valuable driving experience.
- Qualifications: Valid C+E Licence, CPC DQ card, and ability to handle heavy items.
As a Class 1 Driver you will be responsible for moving stock from our main DC in Huntingdon to our X-Dock locations as well as stores across the UK.
The Role
- Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centres.
- Conduct a vehicle inspection at the start of each journey for mechanical items and safety issues and report any issues through the company defect policy.
- Complete all documentation relating to the journey made and the products carried correctly and accurately.
- Plan your route to ensure you meet delivery schedules and that the most efficient route is taken at all times.
- Comply with current legislation and regulation relating to the driving and operating of the vehicle.
- Manoeuvre vehicles / trailers / de-mount boxes into loading or unloading positions and assist shunters at DC’s if required.
- Report any accident or incident in accordance with company guidelines.
- Work on a rotational shift pattern in line with your colleagues. This is a 24hr Sunday night to Friday trunk operation, so flexibility is required.
- Ensure vehicle digital tachographs are downloaded in line with current legislation.
- To comply with procedures and processes to ensure the effective, efficient and professional operation of Transport operation.
- Maintain driving licences, digital tachographs and Drivers CPC in line with current legislation.
- Work within the parameters of the Working Time Directive.
General
- To ensure the health and safety of Self, Customers and Colleagues is not at risk, by taking all reasonable steps to ensure safety in the workplace.
- To undertake prescribed training and development.
- To be available to work up to 48 hours per week in line with WTD - this is on a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24-hour operation - this will include occasional nights out.
- To engage all external and internal customers by communicating in a friendly and professional manner ensuring that they are left with a lasting positive impression of our company.
What we are looking for
- A valid C+E Licence.
- A UK driving licence Cat C1.
- Valid driver’s CPC DQ card.
- Previous experience and understanding of using digital tachographs.
- Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy items of furniture with manual handling experience.
- Understanding of EU Driving legislation and tachograph law.
- Desirable experience of using a PDA.
- Please note that for insurance purposes you should be aged 18 years or over.
The Benefits
- Employee discount scheme for Bensons products.
- Medicash - cashback options for Health and wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more).
- Unum Income Protection - for peace of mind if you’re off work long term due to illness.
- Pension scheme – provided by Legal & General.
- Discounted Gym membership.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Annual leave buy & sell scheme – you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you.
- Enhanced maternity and adoption leave.
Class 1 HGV Driver in Huntingdon employer: Bensons for Beds
As a Class 1 HGV Driver with us in Huntingdon, you will join a supportive team that values your contributions and prioritises your well-being. We offer competitive salaries alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including health cashback options, a pension scheme, and flexible annual leave arrangements, all within a culture that promotes safety and professional growth. Our commitment to employee development ensures that you have the opportunity to enhance your skills while enjoying a rewarding career in a dynamic environment.
We think you need these skills to ace Class 1 HGV Driver in Huntingdon
C+E Licence
UK driving licence Cat C1
Drivers CPC DQ card
Digital tachograph usage
Route planning
Vehicle inspection
Health and safety compliance
