HGV Class 1 - Walking Floor

Job Description

Role: HGV Class 1 Driver (Walking Floor)
Location: Lewes, East Sussex
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm
Pay: £17.00 per hour + £26.20 per night away
Nights Away: 3-4 nights per week
Overtime: Available

\n An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join one of our longstanding clients, an established transport and logistics business based in Lewes.
\n This role involves operating a Walking Floor trailer, completing deliveries and collections across the South East of England. The successful candidate must be comfortable staying away from home approximately 3-4 nights per week.

The Requirements:

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• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence
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• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
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• Previous Class 1 driving experience
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• Walking Floor experience preferred
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• Good understanding of road safety and load security
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• Comfortable operating heavy goods vehicles safely and efficiently
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• Reliable, flexible and professional approach
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• Must be willing to stay away from home 3-4 nights per week
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The Role:

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• Carry out deliveries and collections across the South East
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• Operate a Class 1 vehicle with a Walking Floor trailer
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• Complete daily vehicle and trailer safety checks
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• Ensure loads are secure and within legal weight limits
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• Operate Walking Floor equipment and hydraulic controls safely
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• Position trailers correctly for safe loading and unloading
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• Monitor unloading operations and follow site safety procedures
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• Complete delivery paperwork accurately
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• Comply with drivers' hours and tachograph regulations
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• Report vehicle defects and maintain high safety standards
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\n If you're keen to join an established transport team offering competitive hourly pay, overtime opportunities and regular work, then please apply to this HGV Class 1 Driver role below or call Martin Davis on 01273 063769 between 8:00am - 4:30pm.