truck driver Woolpit, England
Job description
HGV Class 1 (HGV Cat C+E) Night Trunk Driver
- Monday to Friday night
- Full time permanent position, salary based on 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Overtime paid on a nightly basis after an 11 hour shift. Shift start time from 18:00.
Bacton Transport is an 'Extra Mile Employer’. We set high standards for ourselves and expect the same of our employees. Established in 1932, we are one of Suffolk’s leading road hauliers. 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 distribution in East Anglia and full-load distribution across the UK.
Our team at Woolpit are currently recruiting HGV Class 1 Night driver who will be working out of our new site at Woolpit, IP30 9RZ. At times the role will be physically demanding and a reasonable level of fitness is required. The successful candidate could be required to drive Class 2 vehicles to cover holidays.
The Duties and Tasks
Mainly responsible for the overnight delivery of a double deck trailer, with varying freight types, to our Network hub in Minworth. The main focus being compliant and safe working practices while keeping the customers’ needs in mind and ensuring a safe reload and return to Woolpit. 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
- 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
Advantageous Skills:
- ADR trained, however training could be offered to the right candidate
Please send a CV.
We ask that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies. Thank you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £33,960.00-£45,450.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
