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Class 1 HGV Driver

Next Careers
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Pontefract, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
HGV Driver
Description

The role

We are looking for a number of LGV Class 1 Drivers to support our operations based out of our E3 warehouse in South Elmsall, Pontefract.  

Base salary of £18.05 per hour. We also pay additional premium rates* weekly overtime x1.3 and rest day working of x1.5 plus you’ll be part of our Driver bonus scheme

 

What you’ll take on

You’ll be a part of our critical distribution operation 

  • Transporting clothing and homeware products to our stores.    
  • Adopt a  ‘Safety First’ mindset where nothing is placed over the safety of yourself, the public or your colleagues.
  • All shifts operate on a 5 days out of 7 which includes 2 full weekends in 10 and some other weekend days.  The shift starts between 11:00 and 17:00, totaling 45 hours per week.

 

What you’ll bring

  • Class 1 C+E license holders with a CPC card
  • Minimum of 1 year Class 1 HGV driving experience including the coupling and uncoupling of trailers
  • Maximum of 6 points on license and no convictions or disqualifications.

 

Successful applicants will receive 2 days of training from a Driver Development Coach (DDC) and will be aligned to a Manager to provide any additional support required outside of their training alongside any support provided by the DDC.

Benefits

*Weekend premiums (between the hours 06:00-22:00)

Saturday Day (06:00-22:00) £21.05 per hour

Sunday Day (06:00-22:00) £22.40 per hour

 

Night rate (between the hours 22:00-06:00)

Sunday - Thursday Night (22:00-06:00) £21.05 per hour

Friday Night (22:00-06:00) £22.40 per hour

Saturday Night (22:00-06:00) £25.40 per hour

 

Please note: Certain roles within our organisation are subject to DBS and credit checks. You can find comprehensive information regarding spent and unspent convictions on the official government website: gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record.

Following an initial application screen, you will be invited to a driving assessment and interview.