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HGV 1 Driver - Carlisle Shuttle 4x4 Days

Ascott Transport Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8ES, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Ascott Transport Limited is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver to join their rapidly growing team, focusing on customer-oriented transport solutions.
  • The position requires a Class C + E Licence, an in-date Drivers CPC, and less than 6 penalty points on the Class 1 Licence, with a preference for candidates with 2 years of commercial experience.
  • The role involves shunting trailers between sites in Carlisle, delivering goods, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • The successful candidate will work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, which includes weekends and bank holidays, with a competitive salary offered.
  • Employees enjoy benefits such as 30 days of holiday, life assurance cover, and opportunities for personal development.

Ascott Transport Limited is a family owned, rapidly growing force in the delivery of customer focused transport and distribution solutions. We are trusted by some of the biggest household names in the UK across food, engineering, and automotive sectors.

We pride ourselves for our commitment to create a supportive, encouraging, and progressive workplace. We believe in supporting and investing in our employees talents to grow and develop within ATL.

As an HGV Class 1 Driver you will:

  • Deliver goods as per manifest sheet.
  • To shunt trailers between two sites within the Carlisle area
  • Obtain customer signatures as proof of delivery.
  • Complete daily defect reporting of vehicles and trailers as required.
  • Communicate with Transport office staff and external customers.
  • To work as part of a team and be flexible to the needs of the business
  • Complete vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with DVSA regulations.
  • Comply with Health and Safety (SSOW) and other related legislation.
  • Participate in the business annual appraisal policy
  • Unload trailers in a safe and efficient manner taking in all aspects H&S.
  • Occasionally handballing maybe required in line with Manual Handling Guidelines
  • Ensure vehicles are loaded in a safe manner and goods are secured appropriately.
  • Ensure secure parking.
  • Ensure vehicle is always kept clean and tidy.
  • Can work using own initiative and have a clear understanding of RTD and EU Regulations
  • Fully understand your responsibilities towards the Companies Operating License

Essential requirements:

  • Class C + E Licence
  • In date Drivers CPC
  • Digital Tachograph Holder
  • Less than 6 penalty points on Class 1 Licence
  • ADR
  • 4 on 4 off day shunter/shuttle driver, loading/unloading and securing trailers between 2 sites in Carlisle, to work on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern covering weekends and bank holidays,

Desirable requirements:

  • 2 Years commercial use experience of Class 1 Licence
  • Tug experience/License
  • Experience in multi-drop deliveries.

Whats in it for you?

  • 30 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Personal development opportunities


We would like to hear from you if this role is for you!

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