Class 1 HGV Driver

Class 1 HGV Driver

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Halstead, Essex

Salary: £34,000 to £38,000 DOE and nights out

Working Hours: Day Shifts Monday - Friday

Benefits:

If you’re friendly, hardworking, and energetic - discover the best driving career in Essex. Enjoy the security of working for an independent family run business and achieve your ambitions, with all the support, training, and opportunity you need to take your career further.

Offering a friendly team, a competitive rate of pay, and a secure position within an established company, we are looking for a positive and experienced Class 1 HGV Driver to join our team in Halstead, Essex.

Brooks Transport Services Ltd are a family-owned company with over fifty years’ experience operating in the fast moving commercial and consumer goods environment, including the high-end, high value product sectors. We offer clients a comprehensive service, where customer service is at the forefront and without compromise.

Responsibilities - Class 1 HGV Driver:

• You will be delivering and collecting goods on a UK Distribution operation; loading the vehicle to match the order of drop-off points.
• The routes will involve NIGHTS OUT two to three nights per week.
• Planning and driving the route to make sure deliveries are made on time, unloading goods.
• Collecting signatures on delivery and giving invoices, updating delivery records, vehicle records and Drivers Hours records.
• Recording mileage and fuel payments.
• This position is for 48 hours per week, but overtime will be expected.

Person specification:

We are looking for a Class 1 HGV Driver who is passionate about what they do and innovative with their ideas and strives to provide a premier transport solution. You must have the following:

• Current HGV Licence.
• Digital Tacograph.
• Driver CPC Card.
• Previous relevant experience is essential.
• Ability to work efficiently, with a positive outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer care skills.
• Strong attention to detail and self-sufficient.