Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver, or newly qualified and ready to begin your driving career? We are recruiting dependable drivers to join our team in Poole. Experience is welcome but not essential—we are happy to invest in drivers who have the right attitude, are willing to learn and are committed to completing the required training.
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. In your role as a HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be operating refrigerated articulated vehicles, delivering and collecting chilled stock from Local and Regional Distribution Centres as well as Farms and Packhouses across the UK. Shift patterns available 4 on 4 off Days (1pm start) Thurs to Saturday Days (10am Start) 4 on 4 off Nights (10pm Start) Due to the nature of the products being delivered, our drivers will have 3 hour start windows to ensure they are flexible depending on volume Pay rates You'll be paid for the hours you work, with a minimum payment of 10 hours per shift. Enhanced rates apply for night hours, Saturdays and Sundays, and overtime is paid after 10 hours. Monday to Friday 04:00 - 20:00 - £16.91 per hour Monday to Friday 20:00 - 04:00 - £20.29 per hour Saturday 04:00 - 20:00 - £19.45 per hour Saturday 20:00 - 04:00 - £21.14 per hour Sunday and Bank Holiday 04:00 - 20:00 - £20.29 per hour Sunday and Bank Holiday 20:00 - 04: 00 - £21.98 per hour What you'll be doing: Ensure correct and thorough completion of paperwork Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures, including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive Adhere to tachograph rules and regulations at all times Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure Responsible for unit and trailer, including temperature checks Ensure proof of deliveries (PODs) are signed and returned to the Transport Office after delivery Achieve and succeed fuel efficiency targets set by the business Any other duties as reasonably required
Job requirements
Possession of LGV Class 1 Licence Current CPC Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers' hours. xrexnqw Excellent communication skills Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure. Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadline
