HGV 1 Driver
Goldstar is a rapidly expanding Transport & Warehousing company dedicated to providing a fantastic customer experience. Winners of ’’Haulier of the Year 2023’ awarded by Motor Transport. As a growing and progressive company, we are looking to continue building the best team.
HGV Class 1 Driver
Overtime: Enhanced rate
Contract: Permanent
Location: SL3 0HQ
Salary: £37,572.34PA Shift: M-F Days, 50hrs/wk, flexi start
Salary: £39,197.89PA Shift: M-F Nights, 50 hrs/wk, 19:30pm or 17:00pm start
Salary: £31,647.47PA Shift: 4on/4off Days, 12hrs/shift flexi start
Salary: £33,016.68PA Shift: 4on/4off Nights, 12hrs/shift flexi start
What Goldstar can offer you:
* Safe & Secure working environment

* Overtime availability - at Enhanced rates

* Enhance your driving skills - upgrade your licence schemes
* Full Uniform and PPE provided

* Employee App for booking holiday and logging Overtime

* Driver CPC Training

* Sage Benefits - with discounts on Shopping holidays etc..
* Mental health and Wellbeing - online support
Main duties/responsibilities :
* Operating commercial vehicles

* Load and unload goods

* Making sure loads are safely secured

* Following traffic reports and adapting routes if necessary

* Carrying out basic routine maintenance

* Completing delivery paperwork, PDA, Walk around check or any documentation

* Following the compliance, tacho master and other regulations and laws that are applicable

Technical Skills:
* A valid HGV driver’s license

* Knowledge of transportation laws and regulations

* Ability to operate HGVs safely and efficiently

* Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair

* Familiarity with GPS systems and other tracking devices

The successful candidate will:
* Be present with a Positive and Can-do attitude

* Be flexible and reliable

* Minimum 1 years experience of driving HGV Class 1

* Have great communication skills

* Be able to provide clean basic Criminal Record Check prior to start date (obtained within 26 weeks)

* Provide a full 5-year checkable history

* Hold a Clean Driving Licence (If the position requires it)

* Hold valid DQC and up to date CPC