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HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver/Shunter/Strapper – Mon to Fri Nights – Witney

Location: WitneySalary: c. £50,200 + Bonuses

Jack Richards is looking for a professional Class 1 (C+E) Night Driver/Shunter/Strapper to join a well-established, family run national haulier.

Call us today or apply online and we can book you in with our team for an Interview & Assessment to work at our Witney Depot.

** Unfortunately, at the moment we are not accepting applications from Newly Qualified Drivers **

Preferred Experience:

  • Curtainside Trailers
  • Paper Reels, Carboard
  • Ratchet Strapping
  • Shunting
  • Load Strapping

** You must hold a valid LGV/HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, hold a UK digital tachograph card and a full DQC (CPC card). **

Role involves:

  • Shift: 1800 to 0600
  • Split between Driving and Shunting/Strapping: While the emphasis is on Driving you will be required fulfil Shunting & Strapping duties as per business needs.

Driving:

  • Mainly Night Trunking to regular destinations including Birmingham and Norwich
  • Ensuring vehicles comply with legal requirements, reporting issues to your DC team
  • Ensure the security and accuracy of delivery of the loads in your charge
  • Following delivery instructions accurately and effectively
  • Drive in a safe and efficient manner
  • Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations

Shunter/Load Strapping:

  • Safely securing and strapping loads across different loading bays, reporting any issues to the shift team leader,
  • Ensuring curtains are closed and secured properly,
  • Escorting LGV drivers to and from the Driver Safe Zone,
  • Assisting with the unstrapping of paper deliveries,
  • Assisting with photographing completed loads once secured,
  • Doing yard shunting as and when required using Terberg

In return you will get:

  • Estimated Annual Gross Earnings:
  • c. £50,200 + Bonuses (see below)
  • Includes Enhanced Rates after 40 hours
  • Includes Night Shift Bonus
  • Plus £6 per shift worked Retention Bonus
  • Plus Fuel Bonus
  • Company Pension
  • Get paid 13 times a year (4 weekly).
  • Treated with courtesy, honesty, and total respect – we value all our family members.
  • Receive continuous training in other areas as required.
  • Be supplied with company uniform and safety equipment.
  • Modern and well-maintained fleet.
  • Be able to join the company Pension Scheme once eligible.
  • Driver handheld tablet.
  • Friendly, supportive traffic planning department.

Apply online or call The Recruitment Team on 01606 538 765

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