HGV Class 1 Driver

The Recruitment Crowd are currently recruiting on behalf of our well known and industry-leading client based in the Carlisle area. We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers (CAT C+E) to join the team. Shifts: Shifts run across Monday to Sunday (full time or part time available) Hours : Afters/ Nights (Flexibility for start times required between 13:00pm - 21:30pm) Pay Rate: Midweek - £18.15 per hour rising to £19.15 after 12 weeks Midweek overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks Saturday - £23.52 per hour rising to £24.52 after 12 weeks Saturday overtime (after 8 hours) - £25.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks Sunday - £26.25 per hour rising to £27.25 after 12 weeks Bank Holidays - £34.42 per hour rising to £35.42 after 12 weeks Location: Carlisle (CA6) Job Type : Ongoing The role: · Execute depot pull, filling the back of a trailer at the depot and transporting it to a hub. · Engage in customer work, taking the vehicle to a customer to collect a trailer, delivering it to a hub, and returning to the depot. · Assist with loading and unloading at customer sites and in the depot. · Perform drop and swap operations, sometimes using a tail lift, and occasionally doing trailer swaps requiring uncoupling the vehicle. · Collaborate with a team to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries. · Travel to local sites for a one-off download of the tacho card prior to being put forward for the position. · Attend an on-site induction for the first shift. Requirements: · Full UK driving licence with Class 1 entitlement (category C+E). · Have at least 6 months of proven experience driving the relevant vehicle. · Valid and in date DCPC and Digital Tachograph card. · No more than 6 points on licence (minor offences only). · Less than 12 infringement points in any one month and no infringement points for three consecutive months. · Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday with start times from 12 pm - 9 pm (all paid at night rate). · Ability to travel to local site for tacho card download prior to being put forward. · Full understanding of WTD legislation. · Excellent communication skills. · A safety-first mindset. Benefits: Flexible shift scheduling Consistent trunking work - no manual handling Weekly pay at highly competitive rates Well-maintained, modern vehicles Supportive operations team For more information, please apply directly with a copy of your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch! TPBN1_UKTJ