HGV Driver Class 1 nights

Pall-Ex Dorset have an opportunity for a Class 1 Driver to join our night shift team at our depot in Christchurch. If you are looking for a role with an award winning Pallet Network with opportunities for progression to work as part of a great team, click apply!

What we’d like to give you

• A salary of £42,000 pa OTE £49,000

• 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)

• Great pension scheme with life assurance

• Employee Assistance Programme WeCare 24/7 GP service, Dental App & Mental Health App

• Volunteer days

• Onsite parking

• Opportunities for training and career development

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Basic requirements as identified in the RHA Professional Drivers Handbook

• Drive to a safe standard, considering the size of the vehicle

• Keep within the speed limits for the type and size of the vehicle you are driving

• Ensure that Vehicle daily checks are completed and that any defects are reported

• Report any issues and collect all paperwork from the Traffic Office

• Carry out deliveries in accordance with the planned route, contacting the Traffic Office immediately if any issues arise that impact your delivery schedule

• Contact the Traffic Office when all deliveries have been made for instructions on collections

• Return all paperwork to the Traffic Office at the end of each shift

• Wear the supplied uniform and correct PPE for each task as required by the Health & Safety Executive. Minimum requirements are Safety Boots and Hi-Viz jacket/vest

What we need from you

• Class 1 Driving Licence

• Driver CPC qualification card

• Completed required DCLC training hours

• Excellent customer facing skills

• Good knowledge of UK geographically

• Confidence to problem solve

• Integrity and professionalism

We are proud to have been awarded the Gold Armed Forces Covenant and therefore we encourage veterans to apply for our roles and if the essential criteria is met then we will endeavour to offer an interview.

If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best