Job Description:
Job Summary
L J Transportation are seeking to appoint a reliable and skilled 7.5 Tonne/ HGV Driver to join our ever growing team. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, excellent driving skills, and the ability to handle various types of vehicles. Being a customer facing role; good customer service and a high level of professionalism is essential.
The Truck can be based at our Depot in Wenham (on the Essex/ Suffolk border)
This will be for a night shift for either an 8 or 10 hour shift (timings of shift can be flexible)
Thursday- Monday
Tuesday- Saturday
or Sunday- Thursday
(Please note that once you have your shift assigned, this will be your permanent shift pattern on those desired days/times)
Benefits
- Competitive salary- £14-15 an hour (to be increased to £15 -£16 an hour after successful completion of probationary period)
- 28 days paid holiday
- Flexible overtime offered
- Company Pension scheme
- Excellent in house training provided by an experienced trainer
- PAYE full time contracted employment
- PPE/Uniform Supplied
- Employee and Store Discounts
- Company Healthcare Cash plan (HCP)
Duties
- Operate lorries for the purpose of delivering damaged/ broken down vehicles to various locations
- Ensure the safe loading and unloading of vehicles, particularly on flatbed vehicles.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including logs of mileage and fuel usage.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and clients regarding delivery schedules and any potential delays.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and company policies while driving.
- Assist in the maintenance of the vehicle by reporting any issues or required repairs promptly.
Requirements
- Valid commercial driving licence (CDL) with appropriate endorsements for operating flatbed lorries.
- Minimum 1 year's experience driving either an HGV or 7.5 tonne vehicle.
- Proven experience as a recovery driver and/or mechanical knowledge desirable but not essential
- Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and best practices.
- Ability to navigate using GPS systems and maps effectively.
- Excellent time management skills with a focus on punctuality.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Being a customer facing role, a commitment to maintaining high standards of customer service is essential.
Due to the nature of the work; a clean UK driving licence; valid and up to date CPC card and a clean DBS record is essential for this role. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in immediate withdrawal from the recruitment process.
If you're looking to progress your driving career within a respectable, family run company then look no further and apply today. We would love to hear from you!
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
