HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV 1 Driver

Goldstar is a rapidly expanding Transport & Warehousing company dedicated to providing a fantastic customer experience. Winners of ''Haulier of the Year 2023' awarded by Motor Transport. As a growing and progressive company, we are looking to continue building the best team.

HGV Class 1 Driver

Overtime: Enhanced rate

Contract: Permanent

Location: SL3 0HQ

Salary: £37,572.34PA Shift: M-F Days, 50hrs/wk, flexi start

Salary: £39,197.89PA Shift: M-F Nights, 50 hrs/wk, 19:30pm or 17:00pm start

Salary: £31,647.47PA Shift: 4on/4off Days, 12hrs/shift flexi start

Salary: £33,016.68PA Shift: 4on/4off Nights, 12hrs/shift flexi start

What Goldstar can offer you:

• Safe & Secure working environment

• Overtime availability - at Enhanced rates

• Enhance your driving skills - upgrade your licence schemes

• Full Uniform and PPE provided

• Employee App for booking holiday and logging Overtime

• Driver CPC Training

• Sage Benefits - with discounts on Shopping holidays etc..
• Mental health and Wellbeing - online support

Main duties/responsibilities :

• Operating commercial vehicles

• Load and unload goods

• Making sure loads are safely secured

• Following traffic reports and adapting routes if necessary

• Carrying out basic routine maintenance

• Completing delivery paperwork, PDA, Walk around check or any documentation

• Following the compliance, tacho master and other regulations and laws that are applicable

Technical Skills:

• A valid HGV driver's license

• Knowledge of transportation laws and regulations

• Ability to operate HGVs safely and efficiently

• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair

• Familiarity with GPS systems and other tracking devices

The successful candidate will:

• Be present with a Positive and Can-do attitude

• Be flexible and reliable

• Minimum 1 years experience of driving HGV Class 1

• Have great communication skills

• Be able to provide clean basic Criminal Record Check prior to start date (obtained within 26 weeks)

• Provide a full 5-year checkable history

• Hold a Clean Driving Licence (If the position requires it)

• Hold valid DQC and up to date CPC