HGV Class 1 Driver - Ports

Job Description

The current opportunity is a container operation and will involve moving containers throughout the UK. It will also include loading and unloading at our customer sites and some manual handling maybe required. 

Shifts:

• Thursday-Monday 04:00am-06:00am start window.

• Friday-Tuesday 04:00am-06:00am start window.

Salary:

• Monday-Friday Days - £14.60 per hour
• Monday-Friday Nights - £15.80 per hour. 
• Saturday and Sunday Day - £17.60 per hour
• Saturday and Sunday Night - £18.10 per hour.
• Bank Holidays - £18.41 per hour. 

Qualifications

• Completing all necessary vehicle checks and documentation
• Maintaining high levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Working closely with the transport team to ensure smooth operations
• Adhere to Driver's hours, WTD, and tachograph legislation.

Additional Information

• You should hold a valid C+E Licence and ideally have a minimum of 6 months HGV Class 1 driving experience (We will consider New Pass Drivers)
• No more than 6 points and no DD/ DR Code convictions.
• Hold a current valid DCPC & Tacho cards.
• Understand and able to comply with Driver’s hours and WTD legislation.
• Able to understand and carry out necessary vehicle checks to ensure vehicle safety and able to report defects correctly.
• Should comply with on-site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills.