Class 1 Drivers

065104713

£18 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Corby, Northamptonshire

Driving And Transport

Posted 53 minutes ago

Expires In 29 Days

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.