HGV Class 1 (HGV Cat C+E) Night Trunk Driver

Location: Lawn Farm, Woolpit

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay:OTE from £43,621 plus £3,735 meal allowance per year

Job Description:

 

  • Monday to Friday night
  • Full time permanent position, Monday to Friday.
  • Shift start time from 18:00 depending on trunk time.
  • Enhanced Company Sick Pay and 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 1 Night 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 overnight delivery of a double deck trailer, with varying freight types, to our Network hub(s). 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:

  • £15 per night meal allowance (tax free)
  • 31 days annual leave
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Death in Service life cover
  • GEM Award (Excellence in performance award)
  • Driver performance bonus
  • Weekly paid
  • Paid breaks
  • Company pension scheme
  • 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 1 (HGV Cat C+E) 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

Advantageous Skills:

  • ADR trained; however, training could be offered to the right candidate.

Please send a CV.

We ask that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies. Thank you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

  • Loyalty bonus
  • Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

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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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