HGV CLASS 1 DRIVER

HGV Class 1 Driver Basildon £39,500 per annum – UK work permit mandatory

Are you an experienced HGV Driver looking for the next step in your career?

We are J. J Freight and Logistics Limited. We have built our successful business by providing an excellent middle-mile service to big brand names.

We’re looking for experienced HGV Drivers – those that want job satisfaction, a healthy work life balance and a rewarding employer.

As an HGV Driver you’ll be driving modern, clean and well maintained vehicles. The work isn’t multi-drop and you’ll be given regular routes on a 5-day flexible shifts pattern.

There is no loading or unloading required. You simply drive safely, ensure all compliances measures are met and deliver and/or collect the trailers to/from the client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as an ambassador for JFL Solutions in the timely and efficient collection of customers’ mail/ parcels.
• At all times ensuring compliance to legal, regulatory and company requirements.
• To safely and securely collect and deliver customers’ goods in line with company/ customer requirements.
• Accurately complete relevant paperwork as required in line with company procedures via our online app.
• Ensure that vehicles, consumables and assets used are clean and secure.
• Ensure that tachograph charts are completed and returned in accordance with legislation.
• Act in a professional and courteous manner providing an excellent level of customer service.
• Drive company vehicles in a safe and proper manner in accordance with current legislation.
• Reporting of any accident, breakdown or emergency in line with divisional policy.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environment policies and other relevant regulations.
• Comply and act in accordance with the Driver’s handbook.

We welcome applications from candidates with any of the following skills or attributes: HGV, HGV Driver, Driver, Driving, CPC, Class C.

Benefits:

• Consistent and regular work
• Performance & Safety Bonus
• Weekly Payroll
• Minimum of 5 shifts a week guarantee and additional hours paid overtime
• Flexible working hours
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holiday.
• A modern, clean and well maintained fleet.
• A modern clean environment with and inclusive culture.
• Parental leave (maternity/paternity)
• On-site parking
• Workplace pension
• State-of-the-art equipment with full safety technology
• Traction work only drop/swap trailers
• On average 3 swaps per shift, working with boxed trailers only
• Excellent on-site facilities including secured on-site parking

Additional pay:

• Loyalty bonus
• Performance & Safety Bonus

Requirements:

• Current and clean appropriate class of driving licence for the role (HGV/ Class C/ Class C+E).
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) with no current suspension or revocation
• Good communication skills in order to quickly understand instructions, liaise effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Able to manage own work in order to meet deadlines whilst maintaining performance standards.
• A positive and proactive approach to work with clear customer focus.
• A team player with a positive “can-do” attitude, hard-working and willing to learn.
• No more than six penalty points (as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements
• Hold a Digital Tachograph / Smart Card
• Right to work in the UK
• Willing to undergo a Background Check (BGC) and Drug and Alcohol (D&A) test

J.J Freight and Logistics is a equal opportunities employer

Come and be a part of a winning team, working amongst like-minded people, who want to make a difference.

Additional information:

Salary: 39500
Frequency:
Per year
Employment type:
Full-time