Class 1 HGV Driver Job Description – Chadkirk Transport Ltd
Overview:
Job Title: Class 1 HGV Driver
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Reports To: Managing Director
Location: Head Office - Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK6 3NE
Daily UK based location will vary dependant on business requirements.
Guaranteed Weekly Hours: 50 Hours (One 30-minute unpaid break per day will be deducted)
Salary/Renumeration: £39,500 + Overtime (Overtime is paid at time and half)
Overnight stays are paid at an additional rate of £26.20 per night
Opportunity to earn an additional bonus of £1,112 per annum.
About Us:
Chadkirk Transport was established in 2009 under the guidance of our dedicated Managing Director, Rhys Fildes. Over the past decade, Chadkirk Transport has experienced remarkable growth, evolving from a small courier enterprise to a prominent player in the UK haulage industry achieving FORS Silver accreditation. Today we proudly operate a fleet of over 20 various size vehicles on a national scale from our conveniently located HQ in Stockport, Greater Manchester.
In no small part due to our dedicated employees, our unwavering dedication to our clients ensures their satisfaction and contributes to our own success. Furthermore, we firmly believe in investing in our staff through industry-recognised training programs. By investing in our employees, we continuously enhance our capabilities and surpass customer expectations.
We are a professional and approachable family-run business, our core expertise lies in road freight and road haulage solutions. Many of our employees have been with us for several years, dedicating their time and effort to helping the company's growth and evolution. Their long-term commitment has been instrumental in achieving our milestones and driving continuous improvement. Each employee's experience and dedication has helped form a strong sense of community and contributes significantly to our ongoing success.
A Day In The Life Of A Class 1 HGV Driver At Chadkirk Transport:
Morning:
Start of Day: Your day will typically start early, between 04:00 – 08:00 AM, at our depot in Romiley or Hazel Grove, Stockport or from your overnight location.
Pre-Trip Inspection: You'll perform a thorough start of day inspection of your vehicle to ensure it's in top condition.
Depart from Depot/Overnight Location: Begin your journey, heading towards your first delivery or collection point. Our deliveries span various locations across the UK, including major cities like London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
First Delivery/Collection: Arrive at the customer site, where you'll professionally handle the loading or unloading of goods. This may involve some manual handling, so being physically fit is beneficial.
Documentation: Ensure all necessary documentation is accurately completed, recorded on company apps via your smartphone and physically signed for by the customer.
Throughout The Day:
Second Delivery/Collection: Continue to your next destination. You'll often find yourself navigating through both urban and rural areas, experiencing a variety of driving conditions.
Breaks: Throughout the day you will receive multiple breaks including 2 x 45-minute paid breaks during a day which you drive for over 9 hours +, this will ensure you have time to rest and recharge.
Further Deliveries/Collections: As the day progresses, you'll potentially make additional stops.
Communication with the Transport Manager and customers is key to ensuring timely deliveries.
Vehicle, Load & Equipment Checks: Regularly check your vehicle, your loads and equipment throughout the day, reporting any issues to the Transport Manager promptly.
Evening:
Return to Depot/Overnight Stay: Depending on varying factors such as your route, traffic conditions, your next delivery or collection and driving hours you may return to the depot or be required to stay overnight in a night sleeper cab. For nights spent away, you'll receive an additional £26.20 per night out.
Post-Trip Inspection: At the end of your day, conduct a post-trip inspection to maintain our high standards of vehicle care.
End of Day: Your day will typically finish between 16:00 – 20:00 PM, at our depot in Romiley or Hazel Grove,
Stockport or an overnight location. Where possible our drivers’ overnight stays are completed in registered truck stops.
Role, Variation & Reward:
Role: The role of a Class 1 HGV driver is both challenging and rewarding. It requires a high level of mental concentration and physical fitness. The job demands a significant amount of driving, often over long distances, which means spending many hours on the road as well as loading and unloading the vehicle multiple times a day and overnight stays. This can be tiring and requires excellent time management skills to ensure timely deliveries. Despite the physically demanding nature and long hours, the role is incredibly rewarding. There is a great sense of accomplishment in ensuring that customers receive their loads on time, contributing to the overall success of the delivery service Chadkirk Transport prides itself on.
Variation: Each day brings new routes, customers and destinations, keeping the job dynamic and interesting.
Additional Income: Optional weekend work is available if required by the company, as well as various overtime opportunities offering additional earning potential if desired.
Joining the Chadkirk Transport Team means becoming part of a supportive workforce where every day offers new experiences and challenges. If you're ready for a rewarding role that values hard work and customer satisfaction, then maybe this is the right role for you.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a hard-working and motivated Class 1 driver who values continuous personal development.
As a FORS Silver Company, our drivers undertake regular training and refresher courses. The ideal candidate will be polite, time-efficient, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Professionally carry out collections and deliveries
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries and collections using documentation provided and utilising the company’s bespoke mobile phone-based app.
- Drive responsibly and adhere to all driving legislation
- Perform daily vehicle and report defects to the Transport Manager
- Check and report any lost or defective equipment
- Always represent the Company’s values professionally
- Perform additional tasks and duties as required
Essential Requirements:
- Valid HGV Class 1 licence held for at least one year
- No more than 6 points on the licence
- Valid driver CPC card
- Valid digital tachograph card
- No criminal convictions
- Flexibility for early starts and late finishes and overnight stays
Desirable Requirements:
- Located near to Chadkirk HQ in Stockport, Greater Manchester
- Good knowledge of the UK Highways
- Familiar with laws relating to drivers hours, working time directive and tachograph regulations
- ADR (Hazardous Goods) Trained.
- Forklift Licence
Benefits:
At Chadkirk Transport, we are committed to creating a culture where employees work diligently, find satisfaction in their roles, and feel valued and equally rewarded and recognised for their commitment and dedication to the company.
We seek to ensure that the relationship between employer and employee is mutually beneficial, ensuring respect is reciprocal.
Key Benefits:
- 50 Guaranteed hours per week throughout the entire year.
- 28 Days holiday (including bank holidays)
- After two years of service, you will receive an additional holiday day each year up to seven years; (Maximum of 33 Days holiday including Bank Holidays)
- Company branded uniform provided.
- Automatic pension enrolment.
- Employee investment via training budget allowance.
- Fast growing modern company.
- All overtime paid at time and a half
- Additional hours and overtime regularly available.
- Company organised Christmas and Summer social events.
- Driver of the month rewarded with £100 gift voucher.
- Quarterly rewards.
- Bonus scheme awarded to drivers allowing additional potential earnings of £1,112 per annum.
- On average our drivers work 10 hours overtime per week, this allows you to boost your income by £11,700 annually.
How To Apply:
If this role matches your skills and aspirations and you believe this role is for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please email your CV over to [email protected] and include a short summary as to why you believe you should be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £39,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- HGV Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
