HGV1 Driver

Southampton

Full time

Posted: 01 Apr

What you'll get up to as an HGV Driver:

• Our HGV Drivers deliver across the country. If you're keen to travel further, we may offer you opportunities to deliver into northern Europe as well.
• You will carry a wide variety of loads - mechanical equipment, plant, containers, boats and general cargo - no two days are the same.
• You'll make safety your number one priority, adhere to road and tachograph regulations, be professional and friendly with customers.
• You'll be based out of our head office in Millbrook, Southampton, which has great road links as well as onsite parking, cycling and welfare facilities.
• We operate a high quality fleet of regular and specialist equipment. Modern and well-maintained, they offer the latest in driver safety and comfort.
• You will work with a range of trailers, to include standard, flat, semi low loader and extendable.

What we look for in our HGV Drivers

• A valid Class 1 HGV licence & CPC
• Experience in heavy and abnormal transport & driving 65t and or 80t trucks
• Experience in using flatbeds, semi low-loader, and extendable trailers
• Used to securing a range of different cargo, machinery and wheeled plant
• Ready to take the initiative and work as part of a team

About Us

Williams Shipping is a diverse, family run marine and logistics business, established in 1894. Based in Southampton, but with offices in Pembroke and Aberdeen, we pride ourselves in always providing a first class service to our customers and working to the mantra of "where there's a will, there's a way." We work for a broad range of customers in industries including shipping, marine, energy, defence and construction. Our logistics team operates across the UK and northern Europe.

What we offer our HGV Drivers

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Salary is based on average 50 hours per week. You will mainly be working Monday to Friday. Some weekend working is required.
• Weekend working is normally worked on a rota basis (we pay weekend bonuses)
• Some nights out are required (we pay a very competitive night out rate)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Simply Health
• Life Assurance
• Company events
• Most importantly an excellent working environment with the opportunity to progress