We are currently looking for experienced HGV Class 1 drivers for a leading logistics company, that specialises in the next-day and same-day delivery of air and sea freight and the distribution of heavy, awkward and dangerous consignments within the UK.My client is an established freight distributer that has 3 decades experience in the Industry and looking for Class 1 drivers for either a day or night shift.

Job Title - Class 1 Drivers

Reports to - Depot / Operation Managers

Location: Glasgow

Role Summary:

Drive company vehicles in a safe manner and adhere to all relevant legislation / rules in

relation to the loads being transported.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a list of the main duties of the role and should not be considered an exhaustive list

of duties.

• Doing deliveries / collections throughout the UK.
• Load and unload in line with the company code of practice and use appropriate equipment.
• Maintain security of load while loading, transporting and delivering.
• Comply with various legislations regarding vehicle safety, tachographs operation and Working Time Directive.

Experience & Qualifications

• C+E Licence requirement
• Valid Driver
• CPC card (DQC) essential
• Digital tachograph card essential.
• Minimum 2 years of LGV vehicle driving experience and must be over 25 years old due to underwritten insurance.
• Good knowledge of EU Regulations and Working Time Directive
• Geographical knowledge of major UK roads
• Sound knowledge of Highway Code and speed limits for size of vehicle/type of road
• Good working knowledge of manual loading/unloading and securing freight
• Unacceptable endorsements: Drink or drugs related endorsements within the past 10 years any disqualifications in the past 5 years/any codes on licence with prefix: IN CD, DD, DR, and BA

Working Hours

Day Shift:

Monday-Friday 8am - 6pm

£32,000 per annum + 1.25 Overtime + Benefits

Night Shift:

10/14 Flexible working days 8pm - 6am

£36,000 per annum + 1.25 Overtime + Benefits

If this job could interest you please contact Chris Fenwick at HP4 Recruitment. You could also apply via Reed.