HGV Class 1 Nights Trunking Witham, England
Job description
Simarco is an established, award winning provider of international logistic and freight services, and we provide a wide range of tailored solutions for clients' throughout the UK, Europe and Globally across all Worldwide trade routes.
At Simarco we understand that global trade and industry markets are continually changing and expanding to meet customer needs. That's why our logistics, air, sea/ocean freight forwarding, road haulage & distribution and warehousing solutions are not only flexible but are tailored to meet clients' individual and ever-changing requirements.
Position:
Main duties of Night Trunk Driver will include:
- Delivery and collection of customers’ freight as assigned by the Transport Office to and from defined Hub locations.
- Supervise the loading of your vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage.
- Ensure the correct goods and quantity of goods are loaded and unloaded.
- Plan your route in the most cost and operationally effective manner.
- Present, process and return customers Delivery Notes (where applicable).
- Secure and return Proof of Delivery advice notes (POD) electronic and/or manual (where applicable).
- Inform the Transport Office or Distribution Hub (whichever is open) of any delays to or whilst at work.
- Maintain your vehicle (inside and out) in a clean and very tidy condition.
- Greet all customers and Hub employees you meet in a polite and helpful manner and provide excellent customer service.
- Refuel your vehicle daily in accordance with Company Procedure
Requirements:
Experience / Skills required:
- Class I (C+E) Licence
- Valid Driver CPC
- Vehicle weights and legal limits
- Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations
- Road Traffic Laws
- Construction and Use Regulations
- Effective communicator
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to work under pressure
- Trustworthy
- Reliable and dependable
- Accepts responsibility and responsible tasks
- Team player.
Working hours:
Basic 50hrs per week, Monday to Friday.
Start times can range from 1700 - 1900 hrs depending on requirements.
Other information:
- £39,000 per annum
- Any hours worked over 50 are paid as overtime.
- Annual Performance Bonus (Up to £3,300 per annum)
- 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Perk Box Discount Platform
- Employee Assistance Program
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Uniform and company paid PPE
- Continuous training, including Driver CPC
- Cover the cost of driver medicals
- Pay Day Treat Day
- Learning Management System
- Mental Health Forum
