HGV Class 1 Driver

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Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds with travel nationwide (not including Northern Island)
On-site
Full Time
Permanent
Industrial
Start:
ASAP
£38,833.60 per annum (Overtime paid at 1.5x)
JF/Req/005169
40 hours per week + Overtime depending on business needs

Working in partnership with our prestigious client, we are recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 driver to join their workforce. You will have no more than 3 penalty points, happy with over night stays and flexible with your start and finish time. If this sounds like you, then please do apply.

Breaks: Paid Breaks, breaks are to be taken in line with driving regulations

Overnight stays: As required, depending on routes and needs of business, you will need to be flexible as you can be out any night of the week (not including Friday night or weekends) and may be 2-3 per week. £40 subsistence is paid per night out (paid directly through payroll)

Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

Job Duties:

• Driving an articulated flatbed or rigid flatbed lorry delivering to customers nationwide

• Safely loading/unloading products in line with company procedures using forklift or staddle carrier ensuring any concerns regarding product quality is reported prior.

• Carry out vehicle checks before starting any journey. Reporting any defects are reported

• Ensure POD’s are completed at the time of delivery

• Work in line within legal parameters of driver hours and working time directive legislation, being fully compliant with tachograph and break requirements

• Assisting in “Yard Days” preparing and packaging products, ensuring stock checks are completed within the yard and good housekeeping.

What we are looking for:

• HGV Class 1 experience essential with no more than 3 penalty points

• Previous experience with flatbed trailers and strapping loads desirable

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment desirable

• Flexibility with over night stays along with start and finish times

• Counterbalance Forklift License desirable

• Strong communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

Benefits:

  • Health Cash Plan
  • Death in service cover
  • Social events
  • Driver Training
  • 22 days holiday + 8 BH days rising with long service after 2 years by 1 up to 26 days

So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

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Need more information?

Please contact our specialist recruiter

Jake Fenn

Managing Recruitment Consultant

Jake joined the organisation in 2021 to expand our Temporary division and through his passion for people and determination, Jake has exceeded each and every target and worked his way up to Senior Consultant. A true professional Jake is both a great person that brings life and happiness to our internal team but also one who is recognised often for his work with our clients, who often call in their hour of need! Able to work at pace, Jake is the consultant you need when you find yourself in a spot of bother needing labour at short notice. Jake has recently been promoted to Managing Consultant and successfully manages the Temporary Team.

Telephone:

01353 883805

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