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HGV Class 1 Driver

Premier Recruitment Group
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Gillingham, Kent ME7 2NY

Salary

£21 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The position is for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver in Rochester, offering a salary of £16.80 per hour for the first 40 hours and £21.00 per hour for overtime.
  • Candidates must possess a valid HGV Class 1 licence and current Tacho Card, along with proven experience driving HGV Class 1 vehicles.
  • Key responsibilities include adhering to safety standards, ensuring the security of goods during transit, and operating various trailer types.
  • The role requires physical fitness and flexibility to work a rotating schedule averaging 55 hours per week, including weekends.
  • Benefits include 28 days of holiday, a company pension scheme, fortnightly pay, and additional allowances for overnight stays.

HGV Class 1 DriverRochester£16.80/hour for the first 40 hours

£21.00/hour for overtime

Premier Recruitment Group is proud to partner with a leading production company seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join their transport team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring goods are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all UK transport regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to all safety standards, site rules, and transport legislation, including drivers' hours and vehicle defect reporting.
  • Ensure the security of goods during transit, including occasional long-distance journeys with overnight stays.
  • Drive in a safe, economical manner in line with UK driving laws.
  • Handle various trailer types such as refrigerated units, curtain siders, and low loaders.
  • Accurately complete delivery notes, paperwork, and job debriefs.
  • Provide outstanding service to customers and colleagues.
  • Operate forklifts or pump trucks to load/unload vehicles as required.

What You'll Need:

  • A valid HGV Class 1 licence and current Tacho Card (essential).
  • A PSV licence is an advantage or a willingness to complete company-funded training.
  • Proven experience driving HGV Class 1 vehicles.
  • A good understanding of health and safety and food hygiene standards.
  • Physical fitness, with regular manual handling required.
  • Flexibility to work a rotating schedule, including weekends.

Hours: Average of 55 hours per week on a rolling pattern:

  • Week 1: 5 days on, 1 day off
  • Week 2: 5 days on, 2 days off (1 in 12 full weekends off).

Benefits:

  • 28 days holiday, including bank holidays (with potential to earn more based on service).
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Fortnightly pay.
  • Additional allowance for overnight stays
  • Bonus for driving the 30-seater bus

If you're a reliable, skilled HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a rewarding role in a well-established company, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and take the wheel of your next career move.

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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.