HGV Driver

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Salary
£30,912 a year
Job type
Permanent
Shift and schedule
Overtime
10 hour shift
Monday to Friday
A well established and very reputable manufacturing business based in Halifax is now looking for an experienced HGV Driver to join their growing team.

About the role:

To ensure goods are delivered in a first-class condition, completing all necessary paperwork and above all, leaving a positive impression of the business on the customers

Responsibilities:

Ensure products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage.
Cross check that the load is correct against the customers’ orders.
Ensure that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customer’s property; if in doubt, consult with customer and/or Warehouse & Transport Manager.
Provide excellent customer service.
Handle customer issues on delivery effectively and contact Warehouse & Transport Manager for assistance if required.
Carry out multi-drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner.
Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law, remembering at all times that the vehicles are branded and representative of the Company’s impression on the general public.
Look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage.
Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab.
Ensure accidents are kept to a minimum.
Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure.
Complete vehicle daily inspection sheet and give to Warehouse & Transport Manager.
Attend essential training to carry out the driver role.
When required provide support in the warehouse/yard as required by the Warehouse & Transport Manager.
Adhere to all relevant company procedures and processes are followed and adhered to in line with the Company’s procedures and requirements particular Health and Safety regulation.
Constantly work to improve processes.
Make suggestions for productivity improvements.
Ensure the warehouses and yard are always clear of debris.
Ensure that equipment is properly maintained.
Physical demands include the stacking of goods onto pallets from storage bays, stacking empty pallets, coupling and uncoupling of trailers and opening and closing of vehicle curtains.
Ensure all vehicles are locked and secure with the keys returned to the key cupboard.
Ensure the minimum amount of noise is made at night and the loading plan is always adhered to.
Utilise the Company’s electronic document submission application to report damage and discrepancies on deliveries to ensure that customers are invoiced correctly.
Experience Required:

Hold LGV/HGV Licence.
Must have prior experience in Multi Drops.
Driver CPC.
No DUI/DWI convictions in the past seven years.
High levels of health and safety standards.
Dependability.
Clear vision and good eyesight.
Diligent attention to detail.
Adept are operating and controlling additional equipment.
Patience and ability to work under pressure.
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
Efficient time-management skills.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Resilient and flexible mindset with the ability to adapt to process changes.
Works effectively within a team.
Consistently presents a professional manner in appearance, language, and behaviour.
Contractual Hours:10 hours per day – Monday to Friday with occasional overtime and night, Flexible start times from 5am

Overtime: Paid for hours above contractual hours

Class: C or C+E

Salary: £30,912 per annum

Other Benefits:

Holidays – 23 days, increasing with service after 5 years

Bonus – Guaranteed 10% Annual bonus (pro rata for new starters)

Pension – 7%

For a confidential discussion please call Sharna on 07412 428910 or email Sharna@optimal-recruitment.co.uk

BECOME AN OWNER-DRIVER AND WORK FOR YOURSELF! AVERAGE EARNINGS: £70,000 – £80,000 PER YEAR. AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

CONTRACT HAULAGE WORK AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FOR OWNER-DRIVERS AND FLEET OWNERS WITH RIGID OR ARTICULATED VEHICLES.

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We are looking for owner-drivers, fleet owners, and HGV drivers (Class 1 or 2) based anywhere in the UK and interested in taking the next step up and becoming owner-operators and transport company owners. To get started and apply for an Operator’s Licence, you need to have £8,000 which is a requirement of the UK and EU transport regulations (you won’t spend it). We can help you with the rest of the process.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN OWNER-OPERATOR:
– Higher earnings even with one vehicle (double in some cases for the same work)
– Be your own boss and grow your fleet
– If you are tired of driving, hire others to drive for you
– Build and sell your business later and retire

WE OFFER:
– Contract haulage work all year round for rigids and artics with your trailer or ours
– FREE assistance with your Operator’s Licence application (if you hire a TM)
– Insurance: HGV and PSV vehicles, cheapest on the market
– HGV parking and registered operating centres
– Transport manager (CPC holder) for your O-licence, no course or exam is necessary
– Trailers for hire or lease
– Financing to purchase your vehicles
– Compliance with regulations
– Unlimited consulting and office support while you are driving

HGV PARKING AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £50 PER WEEK.

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Call Dmitry on 07833 684449.
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

TRANSPORT MANAGERS WANTED – CPC HOLDER – PSV, HGV – ALL of UK – EXTERNAL PART-TIME

WE PROVIDE TRANSPORT MANAGER SERVICES ANYWHERE IN THE UK.

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TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR CV OR JUST THE FOLLOWING 5 ANSWERS TO info@hirett.com
– Name
– Phone number
– City (not region) where you are based
– Is your CPC in road haulage (HGV) or passenger (PSV)?
– Is your CPC national or international?

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NEED A TRANSPORT MANAGER FOR YOUR O-LICENCE (ANYWHERE IN THE UK)?
Call Dmitry on 07833 684449.
8am-11pm, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays.

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