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 ##### ##### asking for Anthea, Andoni or Harry.

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