HGV Driver (Trunking) Temp Position

HGV Class 1 Driver Temporary to Possibly Permanent Position

5 weeks contract to start with

Location: Merrington Lane Industrial Estate, Spennymoor DL16 7XL

Company: MoveMatic TSL

Job description:

HGV Class 1 Driver - Temporary Position

Very clean work with no loading / unloading expected.

Open to newly-qualified drivers.

MoveMatic TSL is a locally based, family run transport company proudly partnered with one of the world’s largest online retailers. We deliver exceptional logistics services through a modern fleet of trucks, all less than five years old.

We value our drivers and take pride in fostering a friendly, supportive, and easy going work environment that makes coming to work enjoyable every day. We are looking for HGV drivers who are reliable, trustworthy, and bring a professional attitude to the role.

About the Job:

We are looking for a short term drivers who will primarily carry out trunking work, but it would be beneficial if candidate could also cover tramping.

What we offer:

• £153.85 Daily Rate
• Plus Performance Bonus for completing the contract
• Recommendation Bonus Available
• Possibility of becoming permanent position with consistent, regular work all year
• Relatively new fully equipped truck
• Overtime guaranteed
• No manual handling - drop & swap trailers
• Holiday pay and SSP
• Workplace pension after probation period
• State of the art equipment and technology
• Flexible working schedule
• Start times may vary depending on demand
• Full time and Part time Positions available
• Ongoing Training
• Uniform / PPE

You would have to:

• Maintain all health and safety standards
• Careful and safe handling of truck and trailers
• Flexibility required regarding start times
• Ensure you complete daily vehicle checks to make sure your vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use
• Complete trailer checks for every pickup and drop off
• Ensure you arrive at your job on time, informing the office of any issues
• Use app for route navigation and to track deliveries
• Follow all company procedures, customer procedures and the Highway Code
• Must have a professional attitude, be reliable, customer focused, safe and a team player
• Comply with all tachograph and WTD regulations
• Clean and look after your truck as if it was your own.

Shift Patterns

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Variety of shift patterns 4 on 4 off / 5 on 2 off and so on

Your knowledge and experience:

• Valid C+E Class 1 license with no more than six penalty points as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements
• Driver CPC card with no current suspension or revocation
• UK Digital Tachograph Card
• Right to work in the UK
• English language skills for safety
• Willing to undergo a Background Check and Drug and Alcohol test
• 1 year driving experience preferred
• Previous Amazon work experience preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drivers are recruited in fair and ethical manner, without segregating Minority; Women; Disability; Veteran; Gender Identity; Sexual Orientation; Age.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: On the road