Join Expect and Earn a £1,250 Welcome Bonus !
We value the skills and commitment experienced drivers bring to our business.
That's why we're offering a £1,250 Welcome Bonus, paid across your first year with us, to help you settle into your new role and reward your continued commitment.
Join a business that invests in its people from day one!
*Available to eligible drivers with a minimum of one year's relevant driving experience.
About Us
Here at the Expect Distribution group we offer a fresh, dynamic approach to logistics. And, for over 36 years our award-winning services have offered reliability and flexibility to our diverse customer base across the UK.
Do you want to work for a safety focused, fast paced, inclusive and friendly employer? That's how our colleagues described us in our most recent feedback survey!
Because with our people at the heart of it, our leadership team are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment – underpinned by a professional, supportive and collaborative culture. And as an employer of choice in the areas in which we operate, we are proud to be able to offer colleagues a place where they can achieve their career aspirations and grow with us.
Position Overview:
We are hiring a reliable and hardworking HGV Class 1 Driver (tramping) who will be responsiblefor the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of goods to designatedlocations. The role requires compliance with road traffic laws, companyprocedures, and health & safety regulations, while maintaining highstandards of professionalism and customer service.
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday // Occasional Saturday's // Nights out included // 60 hours
Salary: £50,700 per hour // Night out allowance of £26.20 per night // Early start payment of £40.00 (before 4am) Contract Type: Permanent
Location: BD6 1DW (Bradford)
Key Responsibilities:
- Comply with BRCGS (food and drink) and GDP(medicine) guidelines following training
- Subsequently workingin a responsible manner that complies with and increases product safety andquality
- Safelyoperate a HGV Class 1 vehicle
- Deliverand collect goods according to planned routes and schedules
- Carryout daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly
- Ensureloads are secure and transported safely
- Completedelivery paperwork and digital records accurately
- Complywith EU/UK drivers' hours, tachograph, and Working Time Directive rules
- Maintaincleanliness and roadworthiness of the vehicle
- Communicateeffectively with transport planners, customers, and depot staff.
RoleRequirements:
- Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
- Digital tachograph card
- Good knowledge of road safety and transportregulations
- Willingness to work within a banked hoursarrangement in line with operational requirements.
- Comply with BRCGS (food and drink) and GDP (medicine) guidelines following training
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and responsibly
- Good geographical knowledge or ability to usenavigation systems
- Physically fit and able to handle manual taskswhere required
What We Offer:
- Birthday Day Off
- Free On-Site Gym
- Life Insurance
- Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
- Funded Learning and Development Opportunities
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HGV Class 1 Driver (Tramping) in Runcorn employer: Expect Distribution Limited
At Expect Distribution, we pride ourselves on being a safety-focused and inclusive employer, offering a dynamic work environment where our HGV Class 1 Drivers can thrive. With over 36 years of experience in logistics, we provide excellent career growth opportunities, a supportive culture, and unique benefits such as a free on-site gym and funded learning initiatives, all while ensuring our employees feel valued and part of a collaborative team in Bradford.
Contact Details:
Expect Distribution Limited Recruitment Team
