Job description

Shoreham Port is recruiting experienced Class 1 HGV Drivers to operate it’s rapidly expanding fleet of HGVs and trailers. We will be bringing our 260 years of logistics and cargo handling experience to create an efficient and customer focused service to our customers across the UK. We are looking for professional drivers to join our friendly team. The successful candidates will take pride in their role and have a proven track record of delivering excellent service as well as being reliable and punctual.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Take pride in the vehicle and take ownership for its safe operation and maintenance.

Play an active role in the loading/unloading of cargo which may include using a forklift truck (full training to be provided).

Through the use of the route plan provide an efficient service to customers locally, regionally and nationally.

Act as a brand ambassador for Shoreham Port through the safe and legal operation of the Port’s HGV vehicle on the Public Highway.

Provide a high standard of customer service during all interactions with all customers, delivery destinations and the general public.

Maintain an up-to-date Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.

Key Skills

Full driving licence is essential for the role

Valid and current driver CPC card

Independent and self-motivated

Good organisational skills

Effective communication skills with the haulage department, customers and general public will be essential

Ability to work on your own initiative

Working Pattern

Providing great service is what we are all about and in order to deliver this service the Port’s fleet will operate 6 out of 7 days per week rota.

We are in a unique position of being able to consider a variety of working patterns including day shifts with the requirement to work away from base and some night working within the rota.

How we value our colleagues

Salary: £35,619 per annum based on a 48 hour week

Overtime is available

A 25% basic salary uplift applies when working night shifts

Generous pension contribution

25 days paid holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

Supportive training

Wellbeing benefits including access to Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Mental Health First Aiders and Cycle to Work scheme

25% discount at Port Kitchen (our new hospitality venue)

Please Note: Applicants should be aware the Port has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol and a random programme of testing is operated throughout.

Application Method

To find out more visit: www.shoreham-port.co.uk/careers

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Friday 12 May 2023.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,619.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Work Location: In person