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Class 1 Driver
Location: Darlington, DL1 4XT
Shifts: Monday to Friday with 4/ 5 am starts, guaranteed 50 hours per week
Pay Rate: 15.14 - 17.24
Want to be part of a world-leading progressive company? Widen your opportunities and build a new career? Here we can offer you all that, and more! Whatever your reasons, we have a role for you.
We're looking for Class 1 Drivers to join us at our site in Darlington on a temporary basis with the potential to go temp to perm for the right candidate.
Our client is a third-party provider of transportation and logistics services that offers a range of services from, Drayage, Global freight forwarding & Full truckload transport. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and works with customers to create action plans to reduce emissions.
What You'll Do:
- As a Class 1 Driver, you'll be an integral part of our team, delivering high-quality service to customers while maintaining safety and efficiency.
- Safely operating the delivery vehicle and ensuring it meets all VOSA regulations
- Conducting thorough vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness and compliance
- Delivering a variety of kitchen units
- Managing multidrop deliveries, with varying stops each day
- Interacting directly with customers, offering a professional, friendly, and positive experience
- Using a handheld scanner and completing necessary paperwork accurately
What We Need from You:
- Class 1 (HGV 1) Licence, CPC, and Digital Tachograph Card
- A clean driving record with no more than six penalty points and no DD, DR, IN, or CD endorsements
- Multidrop delivery experience
- Excellent knowledge of the UK road network
- A positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing excellent customer service.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: 15.14 per hour for Days and 17.24 per hour for nights
- Overtime is paid at 1.5 rate after 50 hours
- Overnight rate is 25
- 28 Days Paid Holiday (Pro Rata)
- Exclusive Discounts: Access to Manpower Rewards (including discounts on adventure days, shopping, and more)
- Upskilling Opportunities: Access to our My Path programme to help you advance your career
Want to go perm; here's a few benefits:
- Salary of 41,158
- 20 days per year plus 8 statutory bank holidays. Site do close during Christmas period which is a bonus *T&Cs apply (Client do deduct some annual leave to cover this)
If you're ready for a new challenge and want to join a company that values your skills, apply today!
