Class 1 Driver

7 days ago


Rochester, United Kingdom New Appointments Group Full time

Job Role: HGV Class 1 Driver

Rate of Pay: From £50,000 per annum

  • £16.80 for the first 40 hours
  • £21.00 after 40 hours

Additional allowance paid for overnight stays.

Additional bonus paid for driving of 30 seated buses.

Working week:

An average of a 55 hour working week on a rolling shift pattern Week 1 (5 on 1 off) Week 2 (5 on 2 off) Note: 1 in 12 full weekends off.

Shifts start at either 4am or 9am for drivers depending on the destination, furthest travel is into Scotland. Must be able to use Counterbalance Forklift when at the farms to load lorries.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure fresh goods are transported both safely and securely
  • Occasionally operate the 30 seater company bus (PSV will be funded if not obtained already)
  • Carrying out various trailer work; including chilled refrigerators, curtain siders, low loaders, and containers.
  • Ensuring all delivery and collection notes and paperwork are correct
  • Operate a forklift or pump truck as and when required to load and /or unload vehicles
  • Taking responsibility for the security of any products carried whilst in transit. This can include long distance journeys which may mean spending occasional nights away from home

Key Skills:

  • HGV Class 1 license and current Tacho Card is essential
  • A PSV license is desirable (alternatively the willingness to undertake training - funded by the company)
  • Proven experience of operating HGV Class 1 Vehicles is essential
  • The ability to interpret and follow written and spoken instructions
  • Comfortable with a physical role where manual handling is a frequent requirement
  • The ability to commit to a flexible and often unsocial working pattern and hours

Benefits:

  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Pension Scheme
  • Fortnightly Pay
  • Development Opportunities
  • Discretionary Christmas Bonus
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to Free Wifi
  • Free fresh fruit

Please submit your CV (in Word) and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you are interested in this role to: z.rawlinson@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

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