Job Title: HGV Class 1 Summer Driver
Location: St Mary Bourne, Andover
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (May - Oct)
Hours: Various Shift Patterns Available
Salary: £16.15ph
Are you an experienced HGV Driver with a can-do attitude and a flexible approach to work If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
As a HGV Driver at Vitacress, you will play a crucial role in our Transport Team, you will be responsible for delivering finished goods to the main Regional Distribution Centre s and collecting materials for the production operation. This role carries a great responsibility but with that comes pride and achievement, knowing that an invaluable service has been delivered.
Experience, Skills, and Competencies
- 1 year experience
- Knowledge of regulations and developments in the Transport Industry
- HGV C+E licence
- Knowledge of EU regulations and Transport Working Time directive
- You need to hold a Full HGV C+E Class One licence along with a valid Driver Qualification Card (DCPC). You will ideally have held this licence for at least 1 year and have no more than 6 points on your licence.
- We require drivers who are flexible, prepared to work hard and are a good communicator
- 21 years or older
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Ensuring Vitacress Salads Limited are always represented in a positive manner, by wearing full uniform and driving with courtesy and consideration towards other road users
- Maintaining communication with the Transport Controller, Yard/Despatch Team and Customer Delivery Depots at all times
- Ensuring timesheet, tachograph, delivery paperwork and vehicle check list are all completed, handed in, in full and on time
- Managing own work pattern, time and breaks, in line with tachograph and Work Time Directive regulations
- Reporting back to the Transport Supervisor whether loads are secure, on time, and any difficulties with planned routes
- Reacting to traffic issues by re-routing the run appropriately, making all decisions in the best interests of VSL, whilst ensuring maximum optimisation of fuel
- Carrying out vehicle checks at the beginning and end of each shift, ensuring any issues are reported immediately
- Being responsible for all the equipment on the load i.e. crates, pallets, load restraints etc
- Ensuring the Health & Safety Regulations of both VSL and their Customer Delivery Depots are always adhered to, including the wearing of relevant safety clothing
- Safety and accident reporting on all known vehicle defects, workplace hazards, near misses, damage to property, accidental damage and accidents involving 3rd parties
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for logistics and fresh produce, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly through our careers site or contact our Recruitment Team on (url removed). We will be happy to answer any questions, so get in touch.