Details:
- Salary: £16 - 21.50 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: SO16 Nursling Hampshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
LGV 1 Driver
Client overview:
The Employment Group are proud to announce that we are actively working in partnership with Gregory Distribution to assist with a recruitment drive for LGV 1 drivers for their Southampton depot.
Gregory Distribution is one of the largest privately owned transport companies in the UK. Their diverse fleet operates nationwide; a service underpinned by continuous improvement; creative solutions and the innovative use of business systems and technology all geared to delivering their customer's commercial success.
Job Description:
As a Class 1 driver for Gregory's, you will play a crucial role in ensuring timely deliveries out of the Southampton depot to a range of clients at locations across the UK. This work will mainly be trunking, meaning you are only required to drive to the location, loading and/or unloading will be completed for you. At other times there could be roller cage deliveries.
Your responsibilities as an LGV 1 driver:
* Safely operate Class 1 vehicles in accordance with road safety regulations and company guidelines
* Transport goods effectively from site to site
* Collaborate closely with the dispatch team to receive instructions
* Provide updates on delivery progress vis phone supplied by Gregory Distribution
* Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to guarantee roadworthiness
* Uphold our commitment to exceptional customer service through courteous interactions as all times
The requirements of this role include:
* Valid Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence with a clean record (Held for a minimum of 2 years)
* CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification
* Proven experience as a Class 1 Driver, preferably within a distribution or logistics environment
* Flexibility to work long shifts of 12-14 hours and varied schedules including weekends
* Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and prioritise tasks effectively
Shift Times:
Monday to Sunday (Flexible)
5 out of 7 days
On average drivers will complete a 12-14 hour shift
(Drivers are paid a minimum of 8 hours regardless of the shift)
Pay Rates:
Mon Fri DAYS 16.00 per hour
Mon Fri NIGHTS 18.75 per hour
Weekend DAYS 18.75 per hour
Weekend NIGHTS 21.50 per hour
Location:
Southampton
SO16 0YU
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