HGV Class 1 Driver

2 days ago

Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom WS Transportation Full time

WS Transportation has a long heritage of working with the best in class professional drivers and delivering long prosperous careers, whilst safely operating the best vehicles and equipment.

Place of work

WS Transportation, Dalton Airfield Industrial Estate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO3 7JN

Rates of pay

  • Monday to Friday day tramping (sleeping in vehicle overnight)
  • Guaranteed 50 hours per week (overtime available)
  • £13.00ph Monday - Friday
  • £12 daily meal allowance (tax free)
  • (equivalent to £14.40ph on a 55hr week, inc meal allowance)
  • £17ph Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday
  • (equivalent to £18.92ph on an 8hr day inc meal allowance)
  • £25 night out allowance (tax free)
  • Two weekly pay

Holiday entitlement

  • 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
  • Holiday pay based on average taxable earnings up to the previous 52 weeks worked

Job specification

  • Operating Flatbed trailers
  • Manual chaining and strapping of loads
  • Positioning of trailer side protection posts
  • Supervising loading and tipping of various types of construction materials e.g. steel and concrete beams
  • Attention to detail regarding health and safety is essential
  • Operating under a FORS Gold Accreditation
  • Full training offered for the right candidate

Vehicles

  • You will be provided with your own dedicated modern Scania with an average age of under 2 years old
  • R-Series Highline and S-Series cabs with full leather trim, inverters and fridges
  • You will be the only driver except for annual leave and exceptional circumstances
  • Having pride in your vehicle and work ethic is essential
  • All units are maintained to a high standard by Scania
  • Vehicles are professionally washed weekly

Added benefits

  • Fully funded CPC
  • SNAP account - pre-paid secure parking
  • All WS depots have modern driver welfare facilities
  • Full uniform and PPE
  • Healthcare benefits - discounted routine dental treatments, eye tests, prescription service, discounted specialist consultations, complementary therapies and access to a virtual GP
  • Retail discount scheme - access to monthly retail discounts
  • Pension 3% Contribution

How to apply

  • Please apply this form or via indeed and a member of our team will be in touch.

Further enquiries

  • WhatsApp or call recruitment on or;
  • Email

The central recruitment team predominately work Monday - Friday and will get back to you as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.00-£17.00 per hour

Experience:

  • Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)
  • Category CE Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

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