HGV Lorry Loader Operator Class 1

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Pay
£40,000 – £57,500 a year

Job type
Full-time

Permanent

Shift and schedule
Overtime

Weekend availability

Monday to Friday

 

Location
Medway
 
Benefits
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Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
 
Full job description
Are you an experienced and skilled Lorry Loader Operator seeking an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious FORS Gold Specialist Transport Company? If you are passionate about safety, efficiency, and excellence in transportation, we have the perfect role for you!

About Us:

We are a leading FORS Gold accredited transport company that prides itself on delivering exceptional logistics solutions to our clients. With a commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a trusted name in the industry.

Position: Lorry Loader Operator *Please be aware, this role will involve nights out, which can sometimes be all week, and therefore applicants must be willing to do this.*

Location: Kent

Responsibilities:

Operate and manage the safe loading and unloading of goods and materials using a lorry loader crane.
Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, company policies, and FORS Gold standards.
Conduct pre-operational checks and routine maintenance of the lorry loader crane.
Secure and stabilise loads to prevent any accidents or damages during transportation.
Collaborate with the transport team to ensure smooth and efficient delivery schedules.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to operations, inspections, and deliveries.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to environmentally friendly practices and sustainable transportation.
Requirements:

Valid CPCS/ALLMI qualification for Lorry Loader operations (desirable, but training will be provided for the right candidate)
Proven experience as a Lorry Loader Operator in a transport or logistics company.
Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations, including FORS standards.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team.
Good record-keeping skills and the ability to handle documentation accurately.
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and occasional overtime.
Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work with a highly regarded FORS Gold Specialist Transport Company.
Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression, including nationally-accredited training which contributes towards your Driver CPC.
A supportive and inclusive work environment that values teamwork and innovation.
How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and skilled Lorry Loader Operator looking for an exciting opportunity in a FORS Gold accredited transport company, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV detailing your relevant experience to hr@davidwatsontransport.co.uk

Join our team and be part of a company that is shaping the future of specialist transportation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£57,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme
Performance bonus
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Driver Qualification Card (required)
ALLMI Card (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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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.

Use our free guide to apply for an operator’s licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

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.

TRANSPORT MANAGER (CPC HOLDER) AVAILABLE FOR YOUR HGV OR PSV (HAULAGE OR PASSENGER) O-LICENCE ANYWHERE IN THE UK – FROM £350 PER MONTH.

Join our Facebook groups with over 38,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK” and “Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

Step-by-step guide to applying for an O-licence: https://transportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=97

Call Dmitry Nade 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.

If you have a national or international CPC for HGV or PSV (road haulage or passenger) obtained in the UK or any EU country, earn additional income working part-time locally as an external transport manager. Use our full support and advice for operator licence applications and maintenance. We cover all of the UK, so if you are based in a different area from where this ad is posted, you can still apply.

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?

GET £100 IF YOU REFER AN OPERATOR TO US: hirett.com/referrals

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

Join our Facebook groups with over 38,000 members: “Transport Managers CPC UK” and “Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK” to network and ask questions.

Join The Transport Forum for free – the largest transport and logistics association in the UK by far.

We have more members than all the other associations combined including the RHA and Logistics UK. It’s free and we have no membership fee. When you join, you will be able to network with other members and read our daily discussions about very useful transport topics. You can also ask any transport questions and get immediate answers. We have 2 Facebook groups, several WhatsApp groups, Reddit and a forum website. Join at the links below.

Facebook group 1
Transport Managers CPC UK
22,000 members
https://facebook.com/groups/cpc.tm

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Owner Operators & Truck Drivers UK
16,000 members
https://facebook.com/groups/oo.drivers.uk

The Transport Forum website
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https://TransportForum.com

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Transport Managers CPC UK
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Owner Operators and Truck Drivers UK
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