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Class 1 Trunk Driver

People Solutions Group Limited
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Motherwell, North Lanarkshire ML1 5AJ

Salary

£16.85 - £25.85 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • People Solutions is recruiting for a Class 1 Trunk Driver for a client in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, offering a pay rate of £16.85 - £25.85 per hour.
  • The role requires working 4 nights a week with varied start times between 19:00 and 23:00, and drivers will receive their weekly rota one week in advance.
  • Candidates must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid UK Category C+E Driving Licence for at least two years, and have a minimum of two years' experience driving Class 1 vehicles.
  • The position includes additional benefits such as on-site parking, access to a canteen, and opportunities for overtime, with holiday pay accrued separately.
  • Applicants with previous night trunking experience are preferred but not required; a driving assessment and paid induction will be provided.

Class 1 Trunk Driver

4 nights from 7, starting any time between 19.00 - 23.00

Pay Rate: £16.85 - £25.85 PER HOUR 

What's in it for me?

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Class 1 Trunk Driver to join our well-established client based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity offering great rates of pay and room to grow and progress.

What are the benefits?

  • This role in temporary ongoing, and you will get your weekly rota 1 week in advance
  • Excellent pay rates £16.85 -£25.85 per hour
  • You will receive your pay weekly, and there is realistic overtime available working with this client
  • There is on-site parking available, and this client is close to motorway links
  • Drivers have access to Canteen & Vending Machines
  • This is a PAYE vacancy and therefore you will accrue holiday pay separately

Day to Day Duties

  • You will be required to work any 4 nights from 7 and you will know your shifts a week in advance
  • There can be varied start times between 1900 - 2300, depending on the route you are on
  • Drive Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently
  • Ensure all loads are safe and secure
  • Carry out vehicle inspections and report any faults to management
  • Ensure all paperwork is completed
  • You will be required to take a double deck trailer to destination
  • Assist with the unloading of rails, before returning to the client's premises

Essential Skills

  • Must be aged 21 or over for insurance purposes
  • Must hold a valid UK Category C+E Driving Licence and have held this for at least two years
  • At least two year's experience driving Class 1 vehicles
  • Valid CPC & DIGI Card
  • No major endorsements: no DD, DR or IN's on licence for insurance purposes
  • No more than six points for minor infringements

Desirable Experience

  • Previous night trunking experience would be an advantage but not essential

What training is provided?

  • You must undergo Driving Assessment and, if passed, you will undergo a fully paid one day induction

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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.