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Class 1 Driver

People Solutions
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3, England

Salary

£16 - £19.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • People Solutions is seeking a Class 1 Driver for a well-established client in Northampton, offering a salary ranging from £16.00 to £19.50 per hour based on the day of the week.
  • The position requires a minimum of 12 months of experience driving CE vehicles and a valid UK Category CE Licence.
  • Drivers will be responsible for RDC or Depot to Depot deliveries without handballing, ensuring cargo is loaded and secured properly.
  • Benefits include ongoing work, weekly pay, site canteen access, training, and an employee well-being program.
  • Immediate starts are available, and the role emphasizes punctuality and effective communication skills.

CLASS 1 DRIVER

MONDAY - FRIDAY: START TIMES 04.00 - 09.00 DAYS

MONDAY - FRIDAY: START TIMES 16.00 - 21.00 NIGHTS

£16.00 - £19.50 PER HOUR

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Class 1 Driver to join our well-established client based in NORTHAMPTON.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering great rates of pay and room to grow and progress.

Benefits

As a Class 1 Driver you will receive the following benefits:

  • Excellent hourly rates
  • Ongoing work
  • Weekly pay
  • Site canteen
  • Training provided
  • Immediate starts
  • Employee Well-being Program

Rates of Pay:

  • Basic: £16.00 per hour
  • Saturday : £19.00 per hour
  • Sunday : £19.50 per hour

Day to Day Duties

Your duties as a Class 1 Driver will involve but not be limited to:

  • RDC or Depot to Depot Deliveries no handball (working on curtain-side)
  • Operate and drive various Class 1 vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to and from delivery locations
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Ensure all cargo is loaded and secured properly
  • Adhere to traffic laws and regulations
  • Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers
  • Report any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management
  • Assist with loaded and unloading of cargo as needed

Essential Skills

As a Class 1 Driver you will need to:

  • Hold a valid UK Category CE Licence
  • Have a minimum of 12 months experience driving CE vehicles
  • No more than six penalty points for minor infringements and no major endorsement codes
  • Have a valid UK CPC Card & UK Digi Card
  • Must be able to speak and read a good level of English
  • Punctuality and excellent time keeping skills
  • Have a good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
  • Effective communication skills

Desirable Experience

  • Experience driving any commercial vehicles would be beneficial
  • Previous experience in multi drop experience will be beneficial

Training

  • Driver's Assessment will have to be completed on first shift
  • Industry related training and ongoing support throughout

Contact

  • If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today by clicking the link below or get in touch with our recruitment team to find out more

People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process

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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.