HGV Driver - CLASS 1 ABOUT US WS Transportation was established in April 2014 by William Stobart and his son Edward Stobart. Nigel McMullan and Edward Stobart oversee the company’s operations. Initially focused on logistics for the construction industry and high & heavy haulage, WS Transportation has since expanded its offerings to include a comprehensive range of end-to-end solutions. To which has now recently completed its acquisition of EvCargo Distribution and Solutions growing its General Haulage division Role Overview: 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 WS, 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 pay £14.76 per hour Maximum rate £20.00 per hour. Daily Meal Allowance £5 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! DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Equality, diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a diverse and inclusive community that respects individuals and enables them to strive for success in order to contribute positively and sustainably to the business. By creating this environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, means ensuring that all our colleagues have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organisation or minority group. WS Solutions reserves the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.