HGV Class 1 Relief Driver - Days

HGV Class 1 Relief Driver - Days Witham, England

Simarco International
Full Time Witham, England 36400 GBP ANNUAL Today
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:

We are currently recruiting a HGV Class 1 Driver to join our Transport Team based in Witham, Essex.


Purpose

The purpose of this role is to cover any holidays, sickness or peak periods within the transport team. Due to the nature of the role, please be advised that some days you could be driving a Class 1 Lorry, Class 2 lorry, 7.5T or 3.5T and doing either local, national, express or multidrop deliveries depending who or what you are covering, container work and much more.


Main duties

  • Delivery and collection of customers’ freight as assigned by the Transport Office to and from various locations and regions
  • Multi-drop delivery and collections
  • Container collections & deliveries
  • 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 you day and route in the most cost and operationally effective manner
  • Present, process and return customers Delivery Notes
  • Secure and return Proof of Delivery advice notes (POD) electronic and/or manual
  • Inform the Transport Office of any delays to or whilst at work
  • Maintain your vehicle (inside and out) in a clean and very tidy condition
  • Refuel your vehicle daily in accordance with Company Procedure

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday

50 hours per week


Requirements:

Experience / Skills

  • Experience as an HGV Class 1 driver
  • Experience trunking hub to hub (pallet force)
  • RHIDES card holder would be an added advantage but not required
  • Clean Class1 (C+E) Licence
  • Valid Driver CPC
  • Current Digital Tacho Card
  • Vehicle weights and legal limits
  • Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations
  • Road Traffic Laws
  • Construction and Use Regulations
  • Freight container and Port of Felixstowe operational experience an advantage but not required
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Effective communicator
  • Ability to accept responsibility and carry out responsible tasks
  • Computer literate


Other information:

  • £36,400 per annum
  • 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

HGV Class 1 Relief Driver - Days
Simarco International

www.simarco.com
Witham, United Kingdom
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Company - Private
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