Class 1 Driver

Overview

Location: Gloucester GL1 5SQ

Shift Pattern: 45 hours per week

Salary: £33,303.00 - £35,643.00

Rate: £13.95 (£17.81 Overtime) or Non-ADR £12.95 (£16.51 Overtime)

ADR qualification: preferred but not essential – fully funded training to upskill available

The position of Class 1 Day Driver involves:

• Multi drop deliveries and collections within set geographical areas
• Building and maintaining relationships with customers as the face of Freightroute
• Loading / unloading of vehicle, ensuring load security and positive load fit
• Completing daily vehicle checks on your Company device
• Keeping in regular contact with the transport team providing updates on progress aiding management of customer expectations
• Maintaining the highest professional driving and legal standards

• UK Class 1 – Category CE Driving Licence
• Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card
• Passion for providing excellent customer service
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Due to the nature of the role applicants must be fit, flexible and self-motivated

• Hours of work Monday to Friday 45 hours per week
• Competitive rates plus overtime available
• Enhanced rates for ADR qualified drivers
• Quarterly and Annual Bonus Scheme
• Fully funded ADR and ADR Refresher Training
• Fully Funded Uniform
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) with online booking facilities
• Retail Discounts with Hapi*
• Employer Assistance Programme*
• OH Support including dedicated annual Diabetes review
• Company Pension
• Medical Reimbursement *

Notes:

• Newly qualified and inexperienced drivers are welcome.
• Marked benefits available on successful completion of probationary period.
• The Freightroute Group requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. We do not offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.