At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Class 1 vehicles safely and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Company: Join a leading logistics company in Northampton with a strong focus on safety and reliability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, flexible career pathways, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and excellent opportunities for career growth await you!
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real difference in logistics.
- Qualifications: Must hold a full HGV Class 1 licence and have a strong customer service focus.
The predicted salary is between 43947 - 43947 £ per year.
Our client is recruiting a reliable and experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver to provide a safe, reliable and customer-focused driving service from their Northampton operation.
Salary: £43,947 per annum
Location: Northampton
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 12-hour shifts (including 1-hour unpaid break = 11 hours working time). Various start times to meet delivery and operational demand. Flexibility is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate HGV Class 1 (C+E) vehicles safely and professionally
- Complete deliveries and collections in line with customer requirements and service level agreements
- Demonstrate a strong customer-focused approach at all customer locations
- Adapt to varying start times in response to changing delivery schedules
- Accurately complete all required tasks across multiple digital systems
- Ensure all driving activity complies with regulations and legislation
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
- Complete all paperwork and electronic records accurately and on time
- Communicate effectively with transport planners, supervisors and site teams
- Report defects, incidents, near misses or accidents promptly
- Comply fully with all Health & Safety policies and site rules
- Participate in toolbox talks, audits and mandatory training as required
Skills & Experience:
- Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
- Valid Driver CPC & Digital Tachograph Card
- Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation
- App-literate and confident using multiple digital systems
- Flexible approach to start times and workload
- Strong customer service focus
- High attention to detail, particularly with compliance and digital records
- Reliable, punctual and committed to high standards
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
- Experience working with Transport Management Systems (TMS)
- Previous experience working to variable delivery schedules
- Distribution or trunking experience
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Pension scheme
- Annual salary review
- Free eye test and glasses voucher
- Interest-free company loan
- Free on-site parking
- Referral bonus
- Lifestyle programme
- Flu jabs
- Group life policy
- EV charging points
- Flexible career pathway
- Enhanced holiday scheme
- Private healthcare and more.
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