HGV Driver Class 1

Reference
SWR4498
Employer
Spider
Contract Type
Permanent
Speciality
Transport & Logistics
Location
East Of England, England, Suffolk
Town/City
Ipswich
Benefits
£43000.00 Per Annum Up to £43,000 per annum inclusive of meal allowances, plus overtime and night allowance
Salary
£43,000 Per Annum
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HGV Driver/ Class 1 – With the recent expansion and purchase of our new fleet we are looking for multiple HGV Drivers to join our road haulage partner Baker Transport, working from Felixstowe, Suffolk.

Why Cory Brothers/ Baker Transport?

Cory Brothers Limited has been a trusted supply chain partner for businesses across the world for over 180 years. We are a global freight forwarder with diverse local knowledge and expertise that matches the demands of today’s shipping industry. Complementing this, Baker Transport is our family-run haulage brand specialising in UK-wide delivery of diverse goods using a modern fleet and dedicated team. We provide seamless, end-to-end logistics and transport solutions tailored to meet a wide range of client needs.

Company benefits include:

  • Competitive Salary: On offer is a competitive salary up to £40,400 per annum plus additional benefits including a £2,600 meal allowance, plus overtime for extra hours work Monday – Friday, as well as night-out allowances.
  • Holiday: 33 days paid holiday, including Bank Holidays
  • Pension: company pension scheme available.
  • Employee extras such as: Inclusive companywide events and initiatives, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers and a Fleet of Cabs under 3 years old.

About the role:

As our HGV Driver you will play a vital part of our Baker Transport logistics team, you will be responsible for the safe and timely transportation of goods to our designated clients. Your expertise will ensure that deliveries are compliant with both company and legal standards, making you an essential player in our mission to deliver top-notch service. You will enjoy a working environment where every day brings new challenges, opportunities to excel and being treated as a valued member of the Cory team and provide a service to our clients. Shifts may be up to 12 hours per day (Monday – Friday) with the option to do additional overtime at weekends and Bank Holidays.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Safely deliver goods, planning efficient routes and adhering to delivery schedules. 
  • Conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring roadworthiness and cleanliness of the vehicle.
  • Complete delivery paperwork accurately, including delivery notes and tachograph records, while complying with UK and EU driving regulations.
  • Act as the face of the company when delivering containers.

About you:

You are a dedicated and professional HGV Driver with a valid HGV Licence (Categories C or C+E) and a current CPC qualification card and up-to-date digital tachograph card.  For insurance purposes you must be at least 25 years old and have a minimum of 2 years' HGV driving experience. With a solid background in logistics or transport, you have honed your driving skills and boast an excellent safety record. Your familiarity with UK road networks will enable you to plan routes effectively, while your attention to detail ensures all necessary documentation is completed accurately. You will be ready to tackle any unexpected challenges with a positive attitude.

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

If you have the relevant driving experience and would like to be consider for this HGV Driver role, then we would love to hear from you. Please forward a CV or letter or expression of interest in how you meet the criteria, with contact details. We look forward to hearing from you. 

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Additional keywords: HGV driver, heavy goods vehicle, logistics, transport, delivery, distribution network, HGV, class 1, driver, container, multidrop, CPC, CE, C

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Please can check if the following could reflect better that overtime is paid for additional hours during the week as well as having the option to work overtime on weekends and bank holidays.