Job Description
Job Description
- Monday to Friday normal working week with Sunday runout and Saturday run in possible
- Full Time permanent position, salary based on 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Overtime paid on hours beyond 52½. Shift start time from 04:00.
Bacton Transport is an 'Extra Mile Employer’. We set high standards for ourselves and expect the same of our employees. We are one of Suffolk’s leading road hauliers established in 1932, we are a family-owned business who are employee and customer focused who believe in “Going the extra mile….” Working in partnership with local suppliers, we deliver palletised and trolley-based freight both locally and all over the UK mainland.
We are currently recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers who will be working from our site at Woolpit. Nights out are a requirement of the role. At times the role will be physically demanding, a reasonable level of physical fitness is required.
The Duties and Tasks
Responsible for pallet or plant trolley delivery and repatriation, with the focus on compliant and safe working practices while keeping the customers’ needs in mind. Mainly delivering to Building Sites and Garden Centres across the UK. Daily checks of your vehicle to maintain legal compliance. Always operating within the requirements of EU/WTD hours regulations.
The benefit for working for Bacton Transport:
- Full induction and training
- Chance to advance licence entitlement
- GEM Award (Excellence in performance award)
- Driver Performance Bonus
- Company Pension Scheme
- Weekly Paid
- Modern Fleet and Equipment
- Snap Parking Available
- Free company uniform
- Free on-site parking
- Meal Allowance (tax free)
- New site with excellent driver facilities
The applicant must:
- Have held an HGV Class 2 (HGV Cat C) driving licence for a minimum of 12 months with a maximum of 6 penalty points and be over 25 (Insurance purposes). ***Applicants outside this scope may be considered, dependant on previous employment and experiences.***
- Have a full and up to date driver CPC, ongoing training while be provided.
- Be reliable, responsible and compliant in all duties.
- Be a team player, ready to work in a fast-paced environment
- Have good customer service skills essential when making deliveries
Advantageous Skills:
- Multi Drop Delivery Experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided
- Moffett - truck mounted forklift trained would be an advantage, however training could be provided where required
Successful candidates can earn a competitive salary and overtime.
Please send a CV.
We ask that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies. Thank you.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person