HGV1 Driver

Posted 13 hours 45 minutes ago by Pertemps Northampton Commercial

£18 - £22 Hourly
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Northamptonshire, Kettering, United Kingdom, NN141
Job Description
HGV Class 1 Drivers

Location: Kettering / Thrapston
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 16:00-19:00
  • Average of 2 drops per shift, plus collections
  • Curtain-sided vehicles - Will involve some handballing

Delivery area spans:
North: up to Mansfield
West: Wednesbury
South: as far as Thatcham
East: as far as Lowestoft
  • Delivering cardboard packaging products

Key Responsibilities
  • 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

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.

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