HGV Class 2 (HGV Cat C) Network Day Driver
Location: Lawn Farm, Woolpit
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: OTE From £35,220 per year plus meal allowance £1,245
Job Description:
- Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday on rota
- Overtime paid on hours beyond 50 hours
- Shift start time from 07:00
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Increased holiday to 31 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
Bacton Logistics is an ‘Extra Mile Employer’. We set high standards for ourselves and expect the same of our employees. Established in 1932, we are one of Suffolk’s leading road hauliers. The company has been in continuous family ownership for over 90 years and is widely recognised across the industry as a byword for quality, professionalism and people-first approach. Our services and operations cover pallet network distribution in East Anglia and full-load distribution across the UK.
Our team at Woolpit are currently recruiting HGV Class 2 driver who will be working out of our site at Woolpit, IP30 9RZ. At times the role will be physically demanding and a reasonable level of fitness is required.
The Duties and Tasks:
Responsible for the safe delivery and collection of palletised freight across the IP postcode and beyond. The focus being compliant and safe working practices while keeping the customers’ needs in mind and ensuring a safe reload and return to Woolpit. Daily checks of your vehicle to maintain legal compliance. Always operating within the requirements of EU/WTD hours regulations.
The benefit for working for Bacton Logistics:
- £5 per day meal allowance (tax free)
- Full induction and training
- Forklift training offered
- Chance to advance license entitlement
- Driver performance bonus
- Weekly paid
- Overtime paid after 50 hours per week
- 31 days annual leave
- Enhanced sick pay
- Death in Service life cover
- Company pension scheme
- GEM Award (Excellence in performance award)
- Modern fleet and equipment
- Free company uniform
- Company events
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Modern site with excellent facilities including driver’s restroom (inc. free tea and coffee) and showers
The applicant must:
- Have held an HGV Class 2 (HGV Cat C) driving licence for a minimum of 12 months with a maximum of 6 penalty points and be over 25 (Insurance purposes). Applicants outside this scope may be considered, dependant on previous employment and experiences.
- Have a full and up to date driver CPC, ongoing training while be provided.
- Be reliable, responsible and compliant in all duties.
- Be a team player, ready to work in a fast-paced environment
- Have good customer service skills essential when making deliveries
Advantageous Skills:
- ADR trained; however, training could be offered to the right candidate.
- Multi drop delivery experience would be an advantage, however full training would be provided
- Counterbalance forklift trained would be an advantage, however full training would be provided
Please send a CV.
We ask that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies. Thank you.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
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For further details regarding this position or to submit your application, please contact us using the details provided below.
Telephone: 01449 618210
Email: info@bacton.co.uk
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