At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely deliver and collect goods while ensuring compliance with transport regulations.
- Company: Join a reputable logistics company with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Benefits: Permanent, full-time role with competitive pay and stable hours.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital industry, driving and delivering goods that keep the economy moving.
- Qualifications: Valid Class 1 LGV licence and a commitment to safe driving practices.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Units 1-3, Watling Park, Station Rd, Watford, Northampton NN6 7XY
Employment type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 50 hours p/w, Monday-Friday, Days (Variable shift times)
Key Duties and Accountabilities
You will be responsible for the timely and safe delivery and collection of goods as directed by the Transport Team, ensuring compliance with the requirements.
Basic requirements as identified in the RHA Professional Drivers Handbook:
- You are correctly licensed to drive the vehicle you oversee.
- The vehicle you drive is both fit and safe to be on the road (daily checks).
- Any load is safe and secure (even if you did not load it).
- The weight of the vehicle is within the legal limits (including axle weights).
- You keep within the drivers’ hours regulations.
Once out on the road you must:
- Drive to a safe standard, considering the size of the vehicle.
- Keep within the speed limits for the type and size of the vehicle you are driving.
Daily Routine
General
- Arrive on site in sufficient time to plan your route as directed by the Traffic Office.
- Ensure that vehicle daily checks are completed and that any defects are reported.
- Report any issues and collect all paperwork from the Traffic Office.
- Carry out deliveries in accordance with the planned route, contacting the Traffic Office immediately if any issues arise that impact your delivery schedule.
- Contact the Traffic Office when all deliveries have been made for instructions on collections.
- Return all paperwork to the Traffic Office at the end of each shift.
Vehicle loading and dispatch:
- Check that the goods loaded onto the vehicle match the delivery schedule.
- Confirm the goods have been scanned onto the system.
- Obtain planned route and identify any issues or concerns and resolve with the route planner.
- Verify the goods are secured adequately, rectify as necessary and depart.
LGV Driver - Class 1 in Northampton employer: Fortec Distribution Network
As an LGV Driver - Class 1 with us, you will join a dynamic team in Watford, where safety and efficiency are at the forefront of our operations. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that values employee growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. Enjoy the benefits of a permanent, full-time position with competitive hours, ensuring a balanced work-life experience while being part of a company that prioritises your well-being and career progression.
Contact Details:
Fortec Distribution Network Recruitment Team
