HGV Class 1 Night Trunk Driver
Posted 3 days 4 hours ago by Hollybank Trustees Ltd
Salary details: Plus additional pay: Overtime/ADR (if applicable)
Permanent
Full-time
Location: Stoke on Trent
Salary: £45,708 per annum
Hours: Start time between 1700-19:00hrs / Monday to Friday
Simarco is an award-winning international logistics provider, driven by a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of global trade. We specialise in delivering bespoke freight solutions across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, offering flexible, fully tailored services that are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 Night Trunk Driver, based at our Stoke on Trent depot.
Here at Simarco, we believe that people are the heart of our business. It is their professionalism, dedication and experience that continues to be at the core of our success!
The Simarco Culture and values Communication Innovation Accountability Integrity We can offer you:- Basic Salary £45,708 per annum / plus OT and ADR if applicable
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (pro-rata)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Uniform and company paid PPE
- Cover the cost of driver medicals
- Employee Treat Days
- Simarco Stars - recognition & rewards
- High quality vehicles
- Class 1 (CE) Licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Experience of HGV Class 1 driving desired
- Vehicle weights and legal limits
- Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations
- Road Traffic Laws
- Construction and Use Regulations
- Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure
- Flexible approach to hours of work
- Reliable and dependable/ Effective communicator
- Delivery and collection of customers' freight as assigned by the Transport Office to and from defined Hub locations.
- Supervise the loading of your vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage.
- Ensure the correct goods and quantity of goods are loaded and unloaded.
- Plan your route in the most cost and operationally effective manner.
- Present, process and return customers Delivery Notes (where applicable).
- Secure and return Proof of Delivery advice notes (POD) electronic and/or manual (where applicable).
- Inform the Transport Office or Distribution Hub (whichever is open) of any delays to or whilst at work.
- Maintain your vehicle (inside and out) in a clean and very tidy condition.
- Greet all customers and Hub employees you meet in a polite and helpful manner and provide excellent customer service.