HGV Driver

Role:
HGV Driver

Location:
Bedford

Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00am til finish - 40 hour week

Salary: £19.23 an hour, weekly pay (+ performance bonus of £600 a quarter)

Overtime available on weekend (occasionally) - paid at double

Immediate Start Available - Temporary to Permanent opportunity

OA are currently working with a well established client based in Bedford, currently looking to recruit for an experienced,
HGV
Driver to support the delivery and collection of products across the UK.

• Safely operate an HGV to deliver furniture and goods to commercial client sites across the UK, with typically 1-5 deliveries per day depending on location and route.
• Load, secure, transport and unload goods safely, ensuring products arrive in excellent condition and on schedule.
• Provide professional customer service at delivery locations, communicating clearly and courteously with clients and representing the company positively.
• Complete occasional collections from suppliers, clients or other locations as required, ensuring all relevant paperwork and delivery documentation is completed accurately.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and comply with all relevant driving, vehicle, health & safety and transport regulations.

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
  , CPC and Digital Tachograph Card, with a good driving record.
• Previous HGV driving experience, ideally involving long-distance / nationwide deliveries and commercial customer sites.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a professional, reliable and courteous approach when dealing with clients.
• Strong understanding of safe loading, securing and handling of goods, with good attention to detail.
• Reliable, organised and comfortable working independently, managing longer journeys and varying delivery schedules with a "get the job done" attitude.