HGV Class 1 Day Driver

HGV Class 1 Day Driver


Company
Pertemps Sheffield
Location
Sheffield
Salary
£17.93 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
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Job Description
HGV Class 1 Day Driver – Full time Ongoing Opportunity - Sheffield

Monday to Friday Days £17.93 per hour
Overtime £20.93 per hour after 40 hours worked per week

Pertemps Sheffield is currently recruiting HGV Class 1 Day Drivers for an ongoing opportunity with a leading utilities company based in Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity offering Monday to Friday day work only – no weekends or bank holiday working required.

The Role
• Day shifts only
• Monday to Friday
• No weekend or bank holiday work
• Ongoing opportunity
• Deliver a wide range of goods, materials, plant and equipment to operational sites
• Deliver and put away stock at various locations
• Carry out stock checks and replenish engineer lockers and storage areas
• Load and unload the vehicle safely
• Deliver materials and equipment to live operational sites
• Complete vehicle checks and ensure all paperwork is accurate
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within stores and vehicles
• Provide a high standard of customer service to engineers and internal stakeholders
• Comply with Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph regulations
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company policies at all times

Requirements
• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
• Valid Driver CPC
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Ideally 2 years' Class 1 driving experience
• No more than 6 penalty points (no major endorsements)
• Good geographical knowledge
• Experience securing loads safely
• Good understanding of Driver Hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph legislation
• Ability to complete daily vehicle checks and report defects
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A reliable, proactive and safety-conscious approach to work

No ADR licence required.

How to ApplyTo find out more or to apply, please call Amy or Caitlin at Pertemps Sheffield on 0114 242 5653.

Alternatively, email your CV to .

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