HGV DRIVER

HGV Class 1 Driver - Leigh £37680 p / a. - UK work permit mandatory

We are MRK Transportation Ltd. Established in 2018, we have built our successful business by providing an excellent middle-mile service to big brand names. As their businesses grow, so does ours. We pride ourselves on teamwork, running carbon neutral vehicles.

Join MRK Transportation Ltd as a HGV Class 1 Driver full time, and help us ensure freight arrives at the right place at the right time - every time. You will be working for a family run business based in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

There’s no loading or unloading required. It’s all about driving safely, providing good customer service, and working positively with other members of the team. Work is Depot to Depot, no Handball, and no self-tip, primarily box trailers. As a member of our team you'll be making bulk collections / deliveries from nationwide network of depots. You'll need a flexible outlook, a friendly personality, smart appearance and good customer service.

The Role

As a Class 1 driver you will be trunking between varied UK distribution centres

You will be expected to interact in a positive and professional manner and value customer service

As a busy 24-hour operation, shift times will vary week on week so flexibility will be required.

Will have a desire to work predominately Afternoon and Night shifts Trunking work

We offer :

£36,900.00-£37,680.00 per annum

Flexible shift start times

Consistent, regular work

Holiday Pay - 20 Days plus eight statutory holidays (28 days in total)

Sick pay

Paid Break

Flexible overtime

Modern and well maintained fleet

Parental leave (maternity / paternity)

Workplace pension

Weekly payroll with direct deposit

Drivers treated with courtesy, honesty and total respect - we value all our members

State-of-the-art equipment and technology

Excellent on-site facilities

Driver training program

Career development Internal

Easy clean work (Bay tips & trailer swaps)

Working for a family run company

Equal Opportunities Employer

You must have :

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 (or DQC Card) with no current suspension or revocation

Understand and comply to tachograph and drivers hours regulations

Minimum of 12 months UK driving time is preferred

Right to work in the UK

English language skills for safety

Adhere to strict safety and quality standards on and off the road

Willing to undergo a Background Check and Drug and Alcohol test (Must pass per-employment Drug & Alcohol screening, and client vetting process)