HGV Driver (J.J Freight and Logistics Limited)

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Full time
Location: Basildon
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Category: Transportation

Are you an experienced truck driver looking for the next step in your career?



All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.

We're looking for experienced HGV Drivers - those that want job satisfaction, a healthy work life balance and a rewarding employer.


As an HGV Driver you'll be driving modern, clean and well maintained vehicles. You'll be given regular routes on a 5-day flexible shifts pattern.


There is no loading or unloading required. You simply drive safely, ensure all compliance measures are met and deliver and/or collect the trailers to/from the client.


Benefits:


  • A competitive salary
  • Consistent and regular work
  • Performance & Safety Bonus
  • Weekly Payroll
  • Minimum of 45 hours guarantee and additional hours paid overtime
  • Flexible working hours
  • 28 days annual leave, including bank holiday.
  • A modern, clean and well maintained fleet.
  • A modern clean environment with and inclusive culture.
  • Parental leave (maternity/paternity)
  • On-site parking
  • Workplace pension
  • State-of-the-art equipment with full safety technology
  • Traction work only– drop/swap trailers
  • On average 3 swaps per shift, working with boxed trailers only
  • Excellent on-site facilities including secured on-site parking

Key Responsibilities:


  • Act as an ambassador for JFL Solutions in the timely and efficient collection of customers' mail/ parcels.
  • At all times ensuring compliance to legal, regulatory and company requirements.
  • To safely and securely collect and deliver customers' goods in line with company/ customer requirements.
  • Accurately complete relevant paperwork as required in line with company procedures via our online app.
  • Ensure that vehicles, consumables and assets used are clean and secure.
  • Ensure that tachograph charts are completed and returned in accordance with legislation.
  • Act in a professional and courteous manner providing an excellent level of customer service.
  • Drive company vehicles in a safe and proper manner in accordance with current legislation.
  • Reporting of any accident, breakdown or emergency in line with divisional policy.
  • Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements.
  • Comply with all Health, Safety and Environment policies and other relevant regulations.
  • Comply and act in accordance with the Driver's handbook.

We welcome applications from candidates with any of the following skills or attributes: HGV, HGV Driver, Driver, Driving, CPC, Class C.


Additional pay:


  • Loyalty bonus
  • Performance & Safety Bonus

Additional Information


  • Current and clean appropriate class of driving licence for the role (HGV/ Class C/ Class C+E).
  • Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) with no current suspension or revocation
  • Good communication skills in order to quickly understand instructions, liaise effectively with colleagues and customers.
  • Able to manage own work in order to meet deadlines whilst maintaining performance standards.
  • A positive and proactive approach to work with clear customer focus.
  • A team player with a positive "can-do" attitude, hard-working and willing to learn.
  • No more than six penalty points (as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements
  • Hold a Digital Tachograph / Smart Card
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Willing to undergo a Background Check (BGC) and Drug and Alcohol (D&A) test

Come and be a part of a winning team, working amongst like-minded people, who want to make a difference.


Location: Basildon, England SS16 5XY


Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


Pay: £37,000.00-£40,000.00 per year


Additional pay:


  • Performance bonus
  • Yearly bonus

Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:


  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Experience:


  • Truck driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:


  • HGV C+E license (required)

Work authorisation:


  • United Kingdom (preferred)

Shift availability:


  • Night shift (required)

Work Location: On the road

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