We are seeking reliable and experienced HGV Class 1 driver in Spalding.
Key Details & Responsibilities
- Hours: 45 – 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday day shifts) Tramping
- Start Date: Immediate starts available following standard site induction and driving assessment
- Safe Transport: Rigid curtain-side and box vehicle operations, delivering palletised freight
- Vehicle & Tail-Lift Checks: Conducting mandatory daily pre-trip walk-around safety inspections and testing tail-lift operations
- Compliance: Ensuring safe load strapping, correct use of pump trucks/tail lifts, and strict adherence to EU Drivers’ Hours and digital tachograph rules
- Documentation: Accurate handling of electronic consignment notes, customer signatures, and Proof of Delivery (POD) confirmations
Requirements Licence & Cards: Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Category C) licence, Driver CPC qualification card, and Digital Tachograph card
- Experience: Minimum 6–12 months commercial Class 1 driving experience preferred (prior multi-drop or tail-lift experience advantageous)
- Clean Record: Maximum 6 penalty points (strictly no DR/DD/IN endorsement codes)
- Professional Standards: High commitment to road safety, punctual timed deliveries, and a courteous customer-facing attitude
Benefits Expected Hours: Typically 8–10 paid hours per shift, with regular opportunities for overtime.
- Support: Dedicated transport coordinator and on-call planning team
Pay: £16.40-£18.74 per hour
Work Location: In person