Job Description
HGV 7.5T & 18T driving positions available; hiring multiple candidates
Various shifts available; Day/night shifts, 4on 4off, Mon-Fri
Hourly rate from £12.50-£15 dependant on experience
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Roles and Responsibilities
* Driving to various destinations for deliveries and collections
* Deliveries and collections can be local or long haul depending on customers requirements
* Ensuring freight is correctly stacked and strapped
* Completing paperwork for each job promptly and accurately. Handing completed paperwork to the office in a timely manner
* Organising the most efficient route from pickup to drop off, taking into account traffic conditions/road blocks etc.
* Daily vehicle checks, reporting any defects to the office immediately
* Immediately reporting any road accidents/ incidents e.g. collisions involving other drivers
* Other services as requested by management when required
* Safely use loading and unloading equipment such as a pump truck/tail-lift when necessary
* As required you will be expected to drive different vehicles as and when necessary by the company
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Ability to drive the vehicle safely and appropriately. Adhering to all legal requirements
* Good geographical knowledge and ability to navigate using maps while gaining local knowledge
* Ability to communicate with customers and provide up-to-date information, such as delivery times
* Able to adapt to different workloads
* Ability to use IT equipment such as PDA and satnav
* Must be concise and careful adhering to CAA regulations
Required Attitude and Personality
* Must be reliable
* Flexible with start and finish times
* Occasionally training, probation/appraisals might have to be undertaken outside of your normal shift, we expect flexibility from you to be able to carry these out effectively
* Courteous to others, both colleagues and customers especially
* Willingness to be flexible with hours and jobs
* Represent Front Runner Logistics positively to other road users and customers
* Sensible and alert when driving
* Good timekeeping and attention to detail
Experience, Qualifications and Education Requirements
* Full valid UK license
* The role requires a clean CRC check (which will be carried out before employment)
* Ideally the candidate will have had previous training in Cargo Operative (non-screening) and Hazard Awareness - this training is also mandatory and will be completed before employment if the candidate does not already have this training
About us
Front Runner Logistics (FRL) are a well established CAA regulated nationwide courier able to service numerous industries as a result of our experience and our high level of customer service. We are Section 5 approved and compliant with GDP (Goods Distribution Practice).
FRL specialise in the collection and delivery of airfreight, medicinal products, section 5 approved items and other freight, and we operate 24 hours a day seven days a week.
The products we deliver can vary from confectionery to print and from oil exploration equipment to boxes of clothing.
FRL have been in business for over 20 years and are a robust company in terms of financial strength and management depth. Our senior management have been in the transportation industry for over 50 years. As a result we have the resources and flexibility to undertake projects for new clients at short notice.