Best Time Ltd is recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) HGV Drivers for multi-drop deliveries to retail locations across the South of England. These opportunities are offered on a temp-to-perm basis for suitable candidates seeking longer-term employment. Successful applicants must be reliable, professional and fully committed to their agreed rota pattern.
The role involves driving Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles, delivering stock safely and accurately, and maintaining high standards of vehicle safety, customer service and compliance.
Available Working Patterns
- Evening shifts: Start times between 16:30 and 20:30, covering various Sunday-to-Friday and Monday-to-Friday or Sunday-to-Friday and Sunday-to-Thursda rota patterns.
- Day shifts: Start times between 10:00 and 14:00, covering Monday-to-Friday and Monday-to-Saturday rota patterns.
Candidates must be able to commit to the agreed rota. Flexibility may also be required to cover shunting duties, which can involve working from 20:30 to 05:30 following training.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out multi-drop deliveries to retail locations.
- Driving Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles as required.
- Completing double-deck trunking duties when required.
- Loading, unloading and securing stock safely.
- Scanning deliveries, checking stock and completing delivery paperwork.
- Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting defects.
- Following planned routes, delivery schedules and road transport regulations.
- Maintaining vehicle and stock security.
- Providing professional customer service.
- Following all relevant health and safety procedures.
- Undertaking shunt training and carrying out shunting duties when required.
Essential Requirements
- Valid Category C+E (Class 1) driving licence.
- Minimum of 6 months' double-deck driving experience.
- Valid Driver CPC qualification.
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
- Good knowledge of road transport legislation and drivers' hours regulations.
- Good written and spoken English, as the role involves customer interaction and completing paperwork.
- Willingness to drive both Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles.
- Willingness to undertake shunt training and cover shunting duties when required.
- Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe driving practices.
- Full commitment to the agreed rota pattern.
A successful driver assessment will be required before starting work.
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive hourly rates of £18.00-£30.00, depending on shift, overtime and weekend working.
- Temp-to-perm opportunity for suitable candidates.
- Multiple rota patterns available.
- Opportunity to gain additional experience across different vehicle types and duties.
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