HGV Driver - CLASS 1
EV Cargo have grown to become an international supply chain partner to many of the world's leading brands. We enable customer success through market leading in air, ocean, surface freight, logistics, supply chain and technology solutions. Our growth is accelerating around the world, and our drivers play an integral part in making all of this happen. We want you to be a part of our success.
Role Overview:
EV Cargo are looking for multiple class 1 drivers to join our team in Leyland, Preston on nights/days on various shifts including a Monday to Friday and a 4on 4off shift pattern/rota. Our drivers are one of the most important roles within EV Cargo, and as a fully qualified HGV driver, you will have the important role of delivering products to our customers whilst being safe and taking care of yourself on the road.
Minimum rate £14.76 per hour Maximum Rate £20.00 per hour
£5 Daily Food Allowance - Overtime available
Key Role Responsibilities:
• Various HGV/Class1 driving duties
• General haulage duties
• Store deliveries and cage work. Only applicable to certain roles. Can be discussed in detail upon pre-interview conversation.
• Accountable for understanding and adherence to the route provided
• Accountable for ensuring the correct load & paperwork is on board
• Responsible for ensuring the tractor & trailer unit are road legal
• Responsible for filling in the check sheets and reporting any defects to the Transport Office
• Responsible for informing the Depot of any delays on in their day
• Responsible for adhering to all Tachograph and working time law
Knowledge and Experience required:
• HGV/Class 1 is essential.
• No more than 6 penalty points and no serious driving endorsements.
• You are a qualified LGV Driver CE with CPC and digital tacho card
• You understand Tachograph laws and rules and regulations of the road
• You have good geographic knowledge of UK roads
• You have experience driving articulated vehicles for a minimum of one year. We can review drivers with less experience but this will be on a case by case basis.
• Alternatively, if you are a newly qualified Driver, apply today and we can try and support you and your development.
We look forward to hearing from you