Class 1 Driver

Skills-focus -

You're an accomplished and precise LGV Driver who is not easily flustered by things like day-to-day road obstacles, traffic conditions or inclement weather. With a good amount of driving experience under your belt, you've got an in-depth knowledge of how best to deal with whatever cargo comes your way. Whether it's safely transporting fresh fruits, vegetables or flowers, frozen items or hazardous goods or bulk liquids, you'll know how best to get it safely from A to B.

General skills and personal traits-

You will be:

Positive and open-minded attitude with a wide range of people you'll come in to contact with while representing the company
You will be comfortable with building a rapport with clients and customers
Proactive and comfortable using own initiative
Diligent in ensuring driver and vehicle checks are completed correctly
Sound organisational skills, particularly for route planning, ensuring that you take the safest route, also taking into account what would be more cost effective for the company
Self-motivated
Comfortable to work by yourself for much of the shift
A calm, confident and patient driver
A problem solver and level-headed; able to act on unpredictable events or problems safely and appropriately if they arise
Highly focused with excellent concentration skills, this is important to avoid road accidents and ensure you're on the correct route
Flexible in your approach to work; to work early or late shifts and long distances nationally and/or internationally
Approachable, able to work alongside managers, other drivers, clients and customers
Highly professional in all situations, as you interface between your haulage company and your clients
Main Duties/Responsibilities

In this role you will:

Load and secure your vehicle with goods
Transport goods from supplier to customer or client
Check routes for safety restrictions, planned road works and traffic to ensure your journey will be smooth and efficient
Complete paperwork, including the jobs you complete, problems occurred and vehicle maintenance to do or already undertaken
You may liaise with customers about delivery times
You might also work with other drivers on longer routes or more complex jobs
You will be required to comply with our clients assessment/vetting process