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Class 1 Driver

People Solutions Group Limited
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Derby, Leicestershire DE74 2PP, England

Salary

£16.25 - £20.35 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • People Solutions is recruiting Class 1 Drivers for a national logistics provider, offering a salary of £16.25 to £20.35 per hour depending on experience and overtime.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience driving CE vehicles and hold a valid UK Category CE licence, UK CPC, and UK Digital Tachograph Card.
  • The role involves making 3 to 5 trunk runs a day, ensuring on-time deliveries, and complying with company policies and driving regulations.
  • Benefits include consistent ongoing work, permanent contracts, overtime opportunities, a new fleet of vehicles, and 33 days of holiday.
  • Immediate assessments are available, followed by a three-day paid training program, with the potential for permanent employment from day one.

CLASS 1 DRIVER

MONDAY - FRIDAY - With Various Start Times - AM/Afternoon's/PM

£16.25 - £20.35 PER HOUR 

People Solutions are working with a national logistics provider supporting them with their recruitment of Class 1 Drivers due to a change of location. We are looking for drivers to attend an assessments immediately this week - 16th September. Followed by paid training and a start date.

This means that all roles have a great possibility of being permanent from day one.

Benefits

  • Consistent Ongoing Work
  • Monday to Friday Operation (No Bank Holiday's)
  • Permanent Contracts
  • Overtime available
  • 23 plate vehicles, new fleet
  • 33 days holiday ( dictated by factory shut downs )
  • Great rates of pay

Rates of pay:

  • £16.25 per hour basic
  • £20.31 per hour overtime after 48 hours

Day to Day Duties:

  • Driving Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently to make 3 - 5 trunk runs a day
  • Curtain sider work
  • Make on time deliveries
  • Communicate with the transport team
  • Follow Company policies and procedures
  • Comply with driving rules and regulations
  • Strapping loads correctly (awkward loads)

Essential Skills:

  • Hold a valid UK Category CE licence
  • Hold UK CPC and UK Digital Tachograph Card
  • Have a minimum of 2 years experience driving CE vehicles
  • Maximum of 6 penalty points for minor infringements with no major endorsement codes
  • Work in a professional manner
  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable Experience:

  • Experience in strapping abnormal loads would be beneficial as well as navigating tight delivery depots.

Training:

  • You will be required to pass a driving assessment before attending a Three-day paid company training 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.