HGV Class 1 Driver (General Haulage) Full Time Woolpit, England
Job description
Job Description
- Monday to Friday with weekend overtime available,
- Full Time permanent position, Monday to Friday. Overtime paid on weekly hours beyond 52 ½. Shift start time from 05:00 (may vary daily normally no later than 07:00).
Bacton Transport is an 'Extra Mile Employer’. We set high standards for ourselves and expect the same of our employees. We are one of Suffolk’s leading road hauliers, established in 1932, the company has been in continuous family ownership for 90 years and is widely recognised across the industry as a byword for quality, professionalism and people-first approach. Our services and operations cover pallet network in East Anglia and full-load distribution across the UK.
We are are currently recruiting HGV Class 1 Utility drivers who will be working out of our brand new site at Woolpit, IP30 9RZ, (occasionally required to work from different location). Nights out will be required to achieve maximum salary. At times the role will be physically demanding and a reasonable level of fitness is required.
The Duties and Tasks
Responsible for delivery and collection to customers premises, with the focus on compliant and safe working practices while keeping the customers’ needs in mind. Daily checks of your vehicle to maintain legal compliance. Always operating within the requirements of EU/WTD hours regulations.
The benefit for working for Bacton Transport:
- Full induction and training.
- Forklift training offered.
- GEM Award (Excellence in performance award).
- Driver Performance Bonus.
- Weekly Paid.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Modern Fleet and equipment.
- Free company uniform.
- Free on-site parking.
- Brand new site with excellent facilities including driver’s restroom and showers
The applicant must:
- Have held an HGV Class 1 (HGV Cat C+E) driving licence for a minimum of 12 months with a maximum of 6 penalty points and be over 25 (Insurance purposes). ***Applicants outside this scope may be considered, dependant on previous employment and experiences***.
- Have a full and up to date driver CPC, ongoing training while be provided.
- Be reliable, responsible and compliant in all duties.
- Be a team player, ready to work in a fast-paced environment
- Have good customer service skills essential when making deliveries
Advantageous Skills:
- ADR trained, however training can be offered
We ask that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies. Thank you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £34,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
