HGV Class 1 / Recovery Driver
Full Time, Permanent role
Tuesday - Saturday 45 hours per week ( plus overtime opportunities)
BP Rolls Andover is recruiting for an experienced Class 1 HGV & Recovery Driver who will assist operations in transporting light Commercial vehicles to / from the Depot and our Commercial Fleet customers' stores.
Our Commercial Fleet Mobile Division works with the UK Supermarket home shopping networks. We have a commitment to recover and repair home shopping vehicles to support their repair & maintenance programmes, with minimum disruption to delivery schedules.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with some recovery driving experience, able to be flexible with the demands of the role both physically and professionally. You must hold all necessary UK licenses and qualifications. No driving convictions will be considered.
Ideally, to help with weekend cover, this shift will be a Tuesday to Saturday shift pattern
Requirements of the role:
Drive Company vehicles and operate Company equipment in a safe and professional manner in accordance with Company policies, procedures and legislation
Carry out vehicle and equipment checks prior to the operation of any vehicle, reporting any defects immediately.
Document and maintain accurate records of delivery notes, logs and safely file all relevant paperwork.
Compliance to all road safety & transport regulations, along with Company policies & procedures.
Able to plan routes effectively and be willing to be flexible on unexpected delivery time changes & last-minute amendments. The nature of the role requires a little flexibility on schedule.
Due to the nature of the work this role is physically demanding, and heavy manual handling is required. It is essential that the successful applicant is capable to carry out this nature of work.
A positive team player
Essential skills / Qualifications
You must hold a full UK Class 1 / Category CE Licence with demonstrable experience gained within an HGV driving career
Must hold a Valid Digital Tachograph Card
Full Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
Sound knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
Effective team player, with a positive, flexible attitude to work.
Good timekeeper, with the ability to work unsupervised
Ability to handle the inevitable physical demands of the role
BP Rolls Group is established as one of the largest family-owned businesses of our kind in the UK. Our Services comprise commercial and private vehicle repair, body shop work and servicing, Commercial Signs & Graphics as well as Maxus electronic vehicle sales, all under one roof. Enabling us to offer a 360-degree, whole lifecycle fleet and vehicle management solution, now trusted by some of the biggest brand names to keep their businesses on the road.
At BP Rolls Group, our aim is to deliver the best in everything we do, and we seek to employ individuals who share our passion for success.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking
Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
Andover, SP10 3LF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
HGV Driving : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Category CE Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person