Class 1 Day Driver

065104765

£18 - £22 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire

Logistics And Distribution

Posted 6 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

HGV Class 1 Drivers

Location: Corby
Pay: £18.00 Days / £21 Sat / £22 Sun

The Role
  • Average shift length: 10–12 hours

    • 7-day operation - however the client can accomodate drivers looking for Monday to Friday!

    • AM shifts: typically start between 05:00–07:00

Delivery area spans:
North:  Manchester/Wakefield/Scunthorpe/ Preston – Usually night drivers
West:  South Wales
South:  London (Outer)

Key Responsibilities
  • Delivering a mixture of products such as crisps, spices, glass jars and cleaning products

    • It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure to load is strapped securely, depending on the product

    • Occasionally certain sites will require you to use pump truck to unload

    • Most sites, no hand balling involved

    • Safely operate and drive HGV 1 (C+E) vehicles to transport goods to designated locations

    • Plan routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries

    • Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure road worthiness

    • Adhere to all relevant traffic laws and regulations

    • Maintain accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption

    • Communicate effectively with dispatchers and logistics team members

    • Shifts are booked daily with shift confirmation times texted to you the day before

    • No driving assessment on site, but paperwork to be complete before first shift

Requirements
  • Valid HGV 1 C+E licence

    • Up-to-date Tacho Digi Card and an up-to-date DCPC Card

    • Min 10 months HGV Class 1 C+E experience

    • Strong understanding of road safety regulations

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • We will accept up to 6 points on your licence, but no DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements.

Benefits
  • Free and secure parking on site

    • Competitive hourly rate

    • Flexible working patterns

    • Supportive team and friendly working environment


If you are a skilled HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver looking for a rewarding job in the logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you.