HGV Class 1 Driver
- HGV Class 1 Driver
- Hatfield
- Trunking – Depot to Depot
- Day Pay Rates – £19.83 per hour increasing to £22.22 per hour after 12 weeks
- Night Pay Rates – £23.80 per hour increasing to £26.67 per hour after 12 weeks
- 6th Day Pay Rates – £39.67 per hour increasing to £44.45 per hour
- Overtime available after 12 weeks service
- Minimum 6 hour shifts guaranteed – average shift length is 8 to 10 hours
- You must be available to work every Friday and Sunday with rest hours taken during the week.
- Minimum 12 months HGV Class 1 experience required
- UK Registered HGV License, CPC card and Tacho card
- PAYE ONLY
The Role
A national courier company is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join its busy transport team located in Hatfield.
Duties
- Operate a HGV Class 1 vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring compliance with all road regulations.
- Deliver parcels/Packages to designated depot to depot locations in a timely manner while maintaining high standards of customer service.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition.
- Primarily this is trunking work with occasional load and unload of cargo including securing it appropriately for transport.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including logs of mileage and fuel usage.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members regarding delivery schedules and any potential issues.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures related to safety and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Valid UK HGV Class 1 driving license with the appropriate categories for commercial driving.
- Up to date UK CPC and Digi Cards – no EC Cards accepted
- Clean or minimal points on license and no major endorsements.
- Proven experience as a HGV Class 1 Driver
- Strong knowledge of UK road safety regulations and best practices in UK transportation.
- Excellent navigation skills and familiarity with GPS systems and a good knowledge of UK road network is essential
- A good level of health and fitness and ability to lift heavy items and perform physical tasks associated with loading and unloading cargo is desirable
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an emphasis on customer service.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently.
- You will need to pass an assessment for this role which includes a company induction, Multiple Choice Test, Reversing vehicle in to bay, vehicle coupling and uncoupling and manual entry.
If you are an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a new opportunity within a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Your expertise will be valued as we strive for excellence in our delivery services. Please apply on- line or call the office on 020 8441 3323 asking for Anthea, Andoni or Harry.
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