HGV Class 1 Container Driver

2 days ago

Stanford, Thurrock, United Kingdom Pentalver Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

Job title: HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights and Tramping shifts).

Location: London Gateway (Stanford-Le-Hope)

Position Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours of work: 50 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Overtime & weekend work available

Why join us?

  • Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a robust compensation package, including competitive pension scheme, life insurance coverage from day 1, paid breaks, additional various bonuses, maximum tax free 'night out' allowance paid.
  • Career Development and progression: Regular training and career advancement opportunities that propel you forward in a career with us. We offer access to a range of external courses and in-house training sessions to give you opportunities for skill enhancement and role confidence. All training including DCPC uploads are paid.
  • Award-Winning Safety Culture: Be part of an environment recognized for excellence and innovation.
  • Generous family friendly provision with enhanced maternity and paternity pay. We are proud to be Work180 endorsed employer.
  • Employee well-being and support: Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7, employee benefits platform offering discounts and money off vouchers for a variety of brands and shops.

The role

With a fleet of modern vehicles and recent investment in technology we are looking for the right individual to join our team in London Gateway (Stanford-le-Hope).

We are looking for Nights and Tramper Drivers.

As an HGV Driver you will be responsible for transporting containers in a timely manner, all while sharing our culture and belief of health and safety being the number one priority.

About you

  • Current and valid Class 1 UK driving licence (maximum of 6 penalty points).
  • Full CPC qualification (DQC card)
  • Minimum 1 year's driving experience
  • Proven experience of transporting containers
  • Flexibility with working hours
  • Good comprehension of written and spoken English
  • Strong understanding of health and safety, with a commitment to maintaining a safe approach in all tasks

It's great, but not required, if you:

  • Have ADR Licence

About us

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, Pentalver Cannock Ltd, and Freightliner Maintenance Ltd.

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are eager to welcome the most driven and capable individuals to our award-winning team. Apply today to start your journey with us

Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

  • class 1 driving (HGV): 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • class 1 driving licence (required)
  • Drivers Qualification card (CPC) (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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