Job Description

Class 1 ADR Tramper Driver Required

Rate: 17.45 Per Hour

Would you like to work for a successful 90-year-old family run National Business?

As one of the UK's leading privately owned logistics companies, we're constantly working to make life better for all our staff.

Our HGV drivers play a huge part in delivering palletised goods across the UK. It's a job that's all about driving. This is a full-time role with changing shift patterns, where you'll spend every day out on the road behind the wheel of a state-of-the-art HGV, with ready-made routes, getting pallets from A to B. Focusing on what you do best - delivering safely, on time, with a smile.

We'll give you a solid induction, to get you up to speed on how we do things and we'll be right behind you, offering support whenever you need it.

We will also give you ADR Training should you require it through our inhouse training academy.

We look after our HGV drivers. We never underestimate how vital you are, so we make sure you always feel valued here. We aim to bring out the best in you by investing in training and using our great team to support you whenever they can by helping to make collections and deliveries as smooth as possible. We are a family at the end of the day and there by your side every step of the way.

Job Role & Purpose

You will drive a HGV vehicle (up to 44 tonne) and as the 'face' of our business, offer our customers exceptional service, arriving on time, offering a professional appearance, demeanour and service, correct paperwork and commitment to a well-maintained vehicle.

You will also ensure that the movement and storage of goods and materials within your decks and warehouses are managed systematically, productively, and safely.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Drive a LGV vehicle (up to 44 tonne) safely and in accordance with the law, including driving within tachograph law and driver hour limits. Complete a daily pre shift check on vehicle for safety and compliance. Complete long distance and multi-drop deliveries and collections. Undertake overnight stays within the UK (excluding Northern Ireland), typically Monday to Friday, with nights out in the vehicle cab. Supervise the loading and unloading of the vehicle, so that products are safely loaded and strapped or unloaded, to minimise chances of damage to goods or potential contamination or harm. Ensure that the vehicle is parked safely, goods arrive / are removed on time and safely and respect our customers' property. Use of a fork-lift truck to load/unload your vehicle, where necessary. Ensure that the movement and storage of goods and materials within your decks and warehouses are managed systematically, productively and safely. Occasional manual handling of loose items in, on and off the vehicle, which can vary in size and weight and may involve heavy lifting. You will also be expected to climb on and off the vehicles whilst loading and unloading them in accordance with company guidelines. Be the 'face' of our business, by providing excellent customer service, in terms of safe and timely deliveries / removals, professional appearance and demeanour and upkeep of your vehicle. Ensure that the load is correct against the customer's order, completing the relevant paperwork and obtain the relevant signature and print. When necessary, you will be expected to handle customer queries / issues effectively and contact the management team for assistance, if required. Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab and maintenance of the vehicle, including completing a daily vehicle inspection sheet in accordance with Company guidelines. Any maintenance issues should be reported promptly as per Company guidelines. Report any accidents as soon as possible, in accordance with the Company's accident reporting procedure. Ensure own training qualifications are current and remain compliant, with business needs, including valid LGV qualification, ADR qualification, Driver Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC) and Forklift Certificate where applicable. To provide support in the Yard where required. To complete any other reasonable duties as instructed by the management team.

Why work for us

As a Clarke Transport HGV Driver, you'll enjoy 20 Days plus eight statutory holidays (28 days in total), Occasional Saturday work upon request paid at time and a half, Weekly pay (every Thursday), Additional Holiday after four years' service - Extra Day for every additional year's service up to a maximum of five extra days, Death in service - 20,000, Permanent employment, career progression, ongoing training, ADR Training, DCPC Training, Full uniform and PPE provided and an auto enrolment pension scheme

Join us on an exciting journey that will make things even better for drivers like you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 17.45 per hour

Schedule:

10 hour shift
Experience:

Driving a Goods Vehicle: 2 years (required) Multi Drop: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driver CPC (required) ADR (PACKAGES) (required)
Work Location: In person