Class 1 Drivers

Posted 2 hours 50 minutes ago by Pertemps Northampton Commercial

£18 Hourly
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Northamptonshire, Corby, United Kingdom, NN171
Job Description
HGV Class 1 Drivers

Location: Corby

Pay: £18.00 Days / £19.50 Nights / £21 Sat / £22 Sun

The Role

    • Average shift length: 10-12 hours
    • 7-day operation (working week runs Sunday to Saturday)
    • AM shifts: typically start between 05:00-07:00
    • PM shifts: typically start between 13:00-19:00
Delivery area spans:

North: Manchester/Wakefield/Scunthorpe/ Preston - Usually night drivers

West: South Wales

South: London (Outer)

Key Responsibilities

    • Delivering a mixture of products such as crisps, spices, glass jars and cleaning products
    • It is the driver's responsibility to ensure to load is strapped securely, depending on the product
    • Occasionally certain sites will require you to use pump truck to unload
    • Most sites, no hand balling involved
    • Safely operate and drive HGV 1 (C E) vehicles to transport goods to designated locations
    • Plan routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries
    • Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure road worthiness
    • Adhere to all relevant traffic laws and regulations
    • Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption
    • Communicate effectively with dispatchers and logistics team members
    • Shifts are booked daily with shift confirmation times texted to you the day before
    • No driving assessment on site, but paperwork to be complete before first shift
Requirements
    • Valid HGV 1 C E licence
    • Up-to-date Tacho Digi Card and an up-to-date DCPC Card
    • Min 12 months HGV Class 1 C E experience
    • Strong understanding of road safety regulations
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • We will accept up to 6 points on your licence, but no DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements.
Benefits
    • Free and secure parking on site
    • Competitive hourly rate
    • Flexible working patterns
    • Supportive team and friendly working environment

If you are a skilled HGV Class 1 (C E) Driver looking for a rewarding job in the logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you.