At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive containers across the UK, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join a stable company that values its drivers and offers long-term careers.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, guaranteed hours, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with excellent pay rates for weekends and bank holidays.
- Why this job: Secure a permanent driving role with no last-minute cancellations.
- Qualifications: Valid C+E Licence and ideally 6 months HGV Class 1 experience.
The predicted salary is between 14.6 - 14.6 £ per hour.
Join Our Team as a Full-Time, Class 1 Ports Driver. Are you looking for a secure, long-term driving career not the uncertainty of agency work? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!
What We Offer:
- Permanent Contract Stability you can count on.
- Guaranteed Hours - No last-minute cancellations.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits.
- A supportive team that values YOU.
Job Description:
The current opportunity is a container operation and will involve moving containers throughout the UK. It will also include loading and unloading at our customer sites and some manual handling may be required.
Shifts:
- Thursday-Monday 04:00am-06:00am start window.
- Friday-Tuesday 04:00am-06:00am start window.
Salary:
- Monday-Friday Days - £14.60 per hour
- Monday-Friday Nights - £15.80 per hour.
- Saturday and Sunday Day - £17.60 per hour
- Saturday and Sunday Night - £18.10 per hour.
- Bank Holidays - £18.41 per hour.
Qualifications:
- Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation.
- Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
- Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations.
- Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.
Additional Information:
- You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers).
- No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
- Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
- Understand and able to comply with Drivers hours and WTD legislation.
- Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
- Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
- Excellent communication skills.
HGV Class 1 Driver - Ports employer: Stobart
Stobart, part of the Culina Group, is an exceptional employer that fosters a winning culture where employees are valued, challenged, and inspired. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer comprehensive learning programmes and a range of benefits including a competitive salary, wellness support, and recognition for hard work, all within a dynamic transport and logistics environment. Join us in a role that not only meets operational KPIs but also contributes to your personal growth and success in the industry.
