HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver
- West Bromwich

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in West Bromwich, West Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering great rates of pay and genuine opportunities to grow and progress.

This position is ideal for applicants looking for a role as a LGV Class 1 Driver, CE Driver or Articulated Lorry Driver.

• Monday
  - Sunday (5 days out of
  7)
• Afternoon starts between 14:00 and 18:00

• £17.20 per hour (basic)
• £20.00 per hour after 20:00 (Monday to Saturday)
• £22.00 per hour (Sunday)

• Excellent hourly rates
• Ongoing work
• Weekly pay
• On-site canteen
• Training provided
• Immediate starts
• Employee well-being programme

• Carrying out RDC deliveries
• Operating and driving Class 1 (Category CE) vehicles safely and efficiently
• Carrying out pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Ensuring all loads are loaded and secured correctly
• Adhering to traffic laws and regulations
• Communicating effectively with dispatch and customers
• Reporting any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management
• Assisting with loading and unloading of cargo as required
• Delivering trays to DCs and supermarkets

• Valid UK Category CE driving licence
• Minimum of 6 month's experience driving CE vehicles
• Valid UK Driver CPC card and Digital Tachograph card
• No more than six penalty points for minor offences and no major endorsement codes
• Good level of spoken and written English
• Punctual with excellent time-keeping
• Good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
• Effective communication skills

• Previous commercial driving experience
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience

• Driver assessment must be completed before starting