HGV Driver


Company 

J.J FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED

Location 

Basildon

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

Job Requirements/Description

Are you an experienced truck driver looking for the next step in your career?

We're looking for experienced HGV Drivers - those that want job satisfaction, a healthy work life balance and a rewarding employer.

As an HGV Driver you'll be driving modern, clean and well maintained vehicles. You'll be given regular routes on a 5-day flexible shifts pattern.

There is no loading or unloading required. You simply drive safely, ensure all compliance measures are met and deliver and/or collect the trailers to/from the client.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary
  • Consistent and regular work
  • Performance & Safety Bonus
  • Weekly Payroll
  • Minimum of 45 hours guarantee
  • Flexible working hours
  • 28 days annual leave, including bank holiday.
  • A modern, clean and well maintained fleet.
  • A modern clean environment with and inclusive culture.
  • Parental leave (maternity/paternity)
  • On-site parking
  • Workplace pension
  • State-of-the-art equipment with full safety technology
  • Traction work only- drop/swap trailers
  • NO loading or Loading Involved
  • On average 3 swaps per shift, working with boxed trailers only
  • Excellent on-site facilities including secured on-site parking

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as an ambassador for JFL Solutions in the timely and efficient collection of customers' mail/ parcels.
  • At all times ensuring compliance to legal, regulatory and company requirements.
  • To safely and securely collect and deliver customers' goods in line with company/ customer requirements.
  • Accurately complete relevant paperwork as required in line with company procedures via our online app.
  • Ensure that vehicles, consumables and assets used are clean and secure.
  • Ensure that tachograph charts are completed and returned in accordance with legislation.
  • Act in a professional and courteous manner providing an excellent level of customer service.
  • Drive company vehicles in a safe and proper manner in accordance with current legislation.
  • Reporting of any accident, breakdown or emergency in line with divisional policy.
  • Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements.
  • Comply with all Health, Safety and Environment policies and other relevant regulations.
  • Comply and act in accordance with the Driver's handbook.

We welcome applications from candidates with any of the following skills or attributes: HGV, HGV Driver, Driver, Driving, CPC, Class C.

Additional pay:

  • Loyalty bonus
  • Performance & Safety Bonus

Additional Information

  • Current and clean appropriate class of driving licence for the role (HGV/ Class C/ Class C+E).
  • Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) with no current suspension or revocation
  • Good communication skills in order to quickly understand instructions, liaise effectively with colleagues and customers.
  • Able to manage own work in order to meet deadlines whilst maintaining performance standards.
  • A positive and proactive approach to work with clear customer focus.
  • A team player with a positive "can-do" attitude, hard-working and willing to learn.
  • No more than six penalty points (as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements
  • Hold a Digital Tachograph / Smart Card
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Willing to undergo a Background Check (BGC) and Drug and Alcohol (D&A) test

Come and be a part of a winning team, working amongst like-minded people, who want to make a difference.

Location: Basildon, England SS14 3RY

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Performance bonus
  • Yearly bonus

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

  • Truck driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • HGV C+E license (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Night shift (required)

Work Location: On the road

Company 

J.J FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED

Location 

Basildon

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

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