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We are currently looking for experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for a leading logistics company, that specialises in the next-day and same-day delivery of air and sea freight and the distribution of heavy, awkward and dangerous consignments within the UK.

My client is an established freight distributer that has 3 decades experience in the Industry and looking for Class 1 drivers for either a day or night shift.

Job Title - Class 1 Drivers

Reports to - Depot / Operation Managers

Location: Glasgow

Role Summary:

Drive company vehicles in a safe manner and adhere to all relevant legislation / rules in

relation to the loads being transported.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a list of the main duties of the role and should not be considered an exhaustive list

of duties.

* Doing deliveries / collections throughout the UK.

* Load and unload in line with the company code of practice and use appropriate equipment.

* Maintain security of load while loading, transporting and delivering.

* Comply with various legislations regarding vehicle safety, tachographs operation and Working Time Directive.

Experience & Qualifications

* C+E Licence requirement

* Valid Driver

* CPC card (DQC) essential

* Digital tachograph card essential.

* Minimum 2 years of LGV vehicle driving experience and must be over 25 years old due to underwritten insurance.

* Good knowledge of EU Regulations and Working Time Directive

* Geographical knowledge of major UK roads

* Sound knowledge of Highway Code and speed limits for size of vehicle/type of road

* Good working knowledge of manual loading/unloading and securing freight

* Unacceptable endorsements: Drink or drugs related endorsements within the past 10 years any disqualifications in the past 5 years/any codes on licence with prefix: IN CD, DD, DR, and BA

Working Hours

Day Shift:

Monday-Friday 8am – 6pm

£32,000 per annum + 1.25 Overtime + Benefits

Night Shift:

10/14 Flexible working days 8pm – 6am

£36,000 per annum + 1.25 Overtime + Benefits

If this job could interest you please contact Chris Fenwick at HP4 Recruitment. You could also apply via CV Library