Job Description:

HGV Class 1 Drivers

Location: Corby
Pay: £18.00 Days / £21 Sat / £22 Sun

The Role

• Average shift length: 10–12 hours
  
  
• 7-day operation - however the client can accomodate drivers looking for Monday to Friday!
  
  
• AM shifts: typically start between 05:00–07:00
  
  

Delivery area spans:
North:  Manchester/Wakefield/Scunthorpe/ Preston – Usually night drivers
West:  South Wales
South:  London (Outer)

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering a mixture of products such as crisps, spices, glass jars and cleaning products
  
  
• It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure to load is strapped securely, depending on the product
  
  
• Occasionally certain sites will require you to use pump truck to unload
  
  
• Most sites, no hand balling involved
  
  
• Safely operate and drive HGV 1 (C+E) vehicles to transport goods to designated locations
  
  
• Plan routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries
  
  
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure road worthiness
  
  
• Adhere to all relevant traffic laws and regulations
  
  
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption
  
  
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and logistics team members
  
  
• Shifts are booked daily with shift confirmation times texted to you the day before
  
  
• No driving assessment on site, but paperwork to be complete before first shift
  
  

Requirements

• Valid HGV 1 C+E licence
  
  
• Up-to-date Tacho Digi Card and an up-to-date DCPC Card
  
  
• Min 10 months HGV Class 1 C+E experience
  
  
• Strong understanding of road safety regulations
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  
• We will accept up to 6 points on your licence, but no DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements.
  
  

Benefits

• Free and secure parking on site
  
  
• Competitive hourly rate
  
  
• Flexible working patterns
  
  
• Supportive team and friendly working environment
  
  

If you are a skilled HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver looking for a rewarding job in the logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you.