We are looking for class 1 HGV driver due to a growing contract.
Essential Skills:
- Drive Category C+E vehicles safely and legally, complying with the Highway Code and company policies.
- Complete pre-trip, en-route and post-trip vehicle checks and report any defects through the correct process.
- Load, secure and unload goods safely, using straps, load bars and other appropriate restraints.
- Operate tail-lifts and follow safe manual handling practices.
- Plan routes to meet delivery windows while complying with drivers' hours and tachograph regulations.
- Complete delivery paperwork, electronic manifests and customer signatures accurately and promptly.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and basic daily vehicle maintenance (fluid checks, tyre checks, warning lights).
- Communicate effectively with operations and customers about ETAs, delays or delivery issues.
Essential skills and experience
- Valid HGV Class 1 entitlement (Category C+E) on current driving licence.
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) qualification and valid Driver CPC hours where required.
- Valid digital tachograph card and awareness of tachograph and drivers' hours rules.
- Right to work in the UK and clearance to drive (DVLA checks or licence check process).
- Proven safe driving record and the ability to pass employer licence checks.
- Basic numeracy and literacy to complete paperwork and follow route instructions.
Desirable
- 2 year Experience
- Familiarity with satellite navigation, transport management systems or mobile proof-of-delivery apps.
- Experience with trailer swaps
- Customer-facing experience and ability to represent the employer professionally on site.
We offer
- £160 to £220 per day after tax- referral program- gym membership after 6 months service
