HGV Class 1 Driver

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Carlisle area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team.

Shifts:

Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available)
Hours  :
Afters/ Nights (Flexibility for start times required between 13:00pm - 21:30pm)
Pay Rate:
Midweek - £18.15 per hour rising to £19.15 after 12 weeks
Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
Saturday - £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks
Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
Sunday - £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks
Bank Holidays - £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks

Location:

Carlisle (CA6)
Job Type :
Ongoing

The role:

· Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub.

· Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot.

· Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot.

· Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle.

· Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.

· Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position.

· Attend an on-site induction for the first shift.
Requirements:

· Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E).

· Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle.

· Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card.

· No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only).

· Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months.

· Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate).

· Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward.

· Full understanding of WTD legislation.

· Excellent communication skills.

· A safety-first mindset.
Benefits:
Flexible shift scheduling
Consistent trunking work - no manual handling
Weekly pay at highly competitive rates
Well-maintained, modern vehicles
Supportive operations team
For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch!