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HGV Driver Class 1

A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Basildon, Essex SS16 5UY

Salary

£42,720 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • We are seeking a Class 1 HGV Driver for night shifts, responsible for timely and professional delivery of customer goods.
  • Candidates must hold a clean driving licence, a Driver CPC qualification card, and possess excellent customer service and organisational skills.
  • The role requires at least 1 year of experience driving Class 1 vehicles and knowledge of UK geography.
  • The position offers a salary of £42,720 per annum, with an additional performance-related bonus of up to £2,400.
  • Benefits include 23 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, training opportunities, and free onsite parking.

We are currently recruiting for a HGV Driver - Class 1 (Nights) - To collect and deliver our customers goods on time every time in a professional manner.

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Night Shift)

Qualifications required:

  • Driving Licence (CLEAN)
  • Driver CPC qualification card
  • Customer service
  • English
  • Organisational skills
  • Category CE Licence

Role Specific Responsibilities

  • Basic requirements as identified in the RHA Professional Drivers Handbook
  • Drive to a safe standard, considering the size of the vehicle
  • Keep within the speed limits for the type and size of the vehicle you are driving
  • Ensure that Vehicle daily checks are completed and that any defects are reported
  • Report any issues and collect all paperwork from the Traffic Office
  • Carry out trunk runs back and forth to our main hubs
  • Return all paperwork to the Traffic Office at the end of each shift
  • Wear the supplied uniform and correct PPE for each task as required by the Health & Safety Executive. Minimum requirements are Safety Boots and Hi-Viz jacket/vest

What we need from you:

  • Class 1 Driving Licence
  • Driver CPC qualification card
  • Excellent customer facing skills
  • Good knowledge of UK geographically
  • Confidence to problem solve
  • Integrity and professionalism
  • 1 year’s experience driving Class 1

Salary & Benefits:

  • A salary of £42,720 pa
  • Up to £2,400 pa performance related bonus
  • 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
  • Great pension scheme with life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme WeCare
  • Free onsite parking
  • Opportunities for training and career development
  • Referral programme

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.