HGV Class 1 Driver

Location: East Midlands

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the East Midlands 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 or ad-hoc)
Hours :
Start times any time between 12:00pm to 21:00pm (Flexibility for shift times required)
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
Locations:
Nottingham, Lincoln, Leicester, Raunds
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