HGV / LGV / Class 1 Driver

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV / LGV / Class 1 Driver to work in Mansfield for the UK’s number one dairy business and a company who believe in encouraging success – both business and personal.

Hours & Remuneration
For the role of HGV / LGV / Class 1 Driver you will be working 48 hours per year, with starts between 9pm and 5am. The salary on offer is up to £33,600per annum. Please only apply if you are happy to work these hours.

Nature and Scope of the Job
As HGV / LGV / Class 1 Driver you will deliver products on articulated vehicles to customers from our client’s site in Mansfield and be responsible for:

* Effective service to customer service level agreements and company stated KPI targets
* Delivering company goods in a safe, efficient and timely manner
* Directly liaise with customer delivery points
* Portraying a professional branded image to all of our customers
* Liaising and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external customers

Principal Accountabilities
* Drive in a fuel efficient and safe manner in line with Merlin principles
* Full compliance with all EU Driver Hours and RTD regulations
* Ensure goods are transport within correct temperature specifications
* Ensure all equipment is used in line with the company safe systems of work
* Pre and post vehicle checks are completed and any defects reported in the correct manner
* All site rules and speed limits to be obeyed at all times

Knowledge & Experience Required
* Hold a full current LGV1 driving licence
* Have been employed as a professional LGV driver
* Have no unspent endorsements other than endorsements for speeding and or parking offences to a maximum of 6 points.
* Have no convictions (spent or otherwise) for Careless/Dangerous Driving or Driving under the influence of Drink or Drugs – convictions for CD/DD – DR/DD within the last 5 years.
* Be fully conversant with the requirements of EC Directive 561/2006 and 3821/85 and strictly obey the requirements of the law related to Drivers Hours and Tachograph Regulations. The same should apply to working time regulations.
* Be fully conversant with and competent in the operation of Digital and Analogue Tachograph systems
* Have a reasonable knowledge of the UK Highway Code and be able to read and understand written instructions displayed on road signs.
* Display a reasonable understanding of the legal restrictions applied to Large Goods Vehicles particularly Bridge Height Warning Signs, Yellow Box Junctions, Restricted zones – London Congestion Charging/London Lorry Ban,
* Hold driver CPC card

How to apply
Please note that in accordance with Hot Recruitment Consultants recruitment and consultancy processes, if you are shortlisted your CV may be sent to the Hiring Manager at our Clients’ business and by applying for this position you give your consent for us to do so.

You must have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted and incomplete CVs will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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