At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Class 1 vehicles for internal site movements in a dynamic clay works environment.
- Company: Join a leading bulk haulage company with a focus on safety and professionalism.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid breaks, up to 29 days holiday, and health insurance.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training, secure parking, and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a crucial team, driving innovative machinery and ensuring smooth operations.
- Qualifications: Full driving licence, CPC, and good geographical knowledge of the UK.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 42000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 driver to join our Bulk haulage department. We will be working with a key customer providing internal site movements in a large clay works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The candidate will be working on a shift pattern and will be trained to self-load using loading shovels and other customer equipment. The shift pattern will be 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off of 12-hour shifts. Applicants will be working a night shift.
Key Skill Requirements for Driver:
- Act in a professional and friendly manner
- Ensure the most direct truck-friendly route is taken
- Ensure the vehicle is safe and fit to be on the road by carrying out adequate daily checks
- Work within the tachograph and working time directive laws
- Ensure all apps are kept up to date
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Report any issues effectively and promptly to management
- Be able to work to a productive nature
- Be willing to drive other machinery
Qualifications and Skills for Driver:
- Full driving licence
- In date driver CPC and digital tachograph
- Sound geographical knowledge of the UK and be able to use a road atlas
- Possess good literacy and numeracy skills
- Have a reasonable level of fitness
- Presentable, good attitude and polite
- Tipper experience is beneficial but not essential
- Loader shovel driving experience is beneficial but not essential
Driver Job Package:
- Competitive Salary
- Breaks Paid
- Up to 29 days holiday + Christmas day
- Company Pension Scheme
- PPE and uniform supplied
- Health Insurance Scheme
- Ongoing paid training provided - CPC, specialist training
- Secure parking
- Medical renewal
- Licence and digicard renewal
- Cycle to work
HGV Class 1 Driver in Devon employer: EVANS TRANSPORT LIMITED
Join our dynamic team as an HGV Class 1 Driver in a thriving bulk haulage department, where we prioritise safety and professionalism. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and comprehensive health benefits while working in a supportive environment that fosters ongoing training and development. With a unique shift pattern and the opportunity to operate various machinery, this role offers a rewarding career path in a key customer-focused operation.
