At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive Class 1 vehicles for nightly trunk deliveries across the UK.
- Company: Join a leading logistics provider with a rich history and family-owned values.
- Benefits: Earn £13.9 an hour, enjoy a bonus scheme, and secure a permanent position.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday with flexible start times and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact in the logistics industry.
- Qualifications: Valid HGV licence, CPC, and at least 2 years driving experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
DBR Group, acting as a Recruitment Business, are recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 Night Driver to work at our client who are a household name in the Driving Industry, in Rochdale, Manchester. Our client is one of the world's leading logistics services providers, offering high-quality international freight forwarder services.
This unique combination explains the transformation of the freight company, founded in 1930, into one of today's most successful logistics companies. They are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 1 Night Driver to join their transport team.
Duties:
- You will perform Nightly Trunk deliveries within the UK, covering Northampton, Birmingham, Northwest area and Scotland.
- Nightly trunks are based on a rota system, using both Box trailers, Double Deck trailers and Straight Frame curtain trailers.
- Daily duties will include timed trailer swaps and delivering/collecting palletised goods to other depots and Palletline sites, from our Depot in Rochdale driving a modern 44T ton vehicle.
- Reporting to the fleet manager and the Short Distance Team on a daily basis to ensure deliveries and collections run smoothly.
Requirements:
- You must have a valid, current HGV licence, a drivers CPC, and ideally ADR driver certificate.
- Minimum 2 years driving experience.
- Coupling Uncoupling experience is essential.
- Curtain sided vehicle experience.
- Pallet work experience.
- UK road network essential.
- A good solid awareness of the law relating to driver's hours regulations and tachographs.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and extremely reliable.
- You will have good communication skills, both customer and office and able to work using own initiative.
You will be required to work: Monday to Friday, with start times from 17:30 to 20:00 working on a rota basis.
Remuneration: Wages are £41487.56 Per Annum based on 50hr week, paid Monthly on the 25th, Bonus scheme in place up to £3000 per annum.
Class 1 Driver - £13.9 An Hour employer: Boughey
Join a leading logistics provider in Rochdale, where our commitment to an ethical culture and entrepreneurial excellence creates a supportive work environment for our Class 1 Drivers. We offer competitive pay, a bonus scheme, and opportunities for career growth within a family-owned enterprise that values reliability and teamwork. Experience the satisfaction of being part of a successful team dedicated to high-quality service in the driving industry.
