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About the Role
Big Red Rigs are expanding our operations to Swansea with rapid growth projections alongside a major online retailer. Providing long-term careers for drivers. We are looking for Drivers who are energetic, personable and safe. Initially we are looking for 1 x trampers working Sunday - Thursday; the work is generally nights but depending on customer demands this may also involve some weeks of days.
Shift Patterns
- Average shift length 8 – 12 hours - 5 shifts a week (4 nights out)
- Day/Night shifts
- Full time
HGV Driver Benefits
- Driver is not required to assist with any unloading/loading.
- Driving only from fulfillment centre to fulfillment centre
- Traction work only– drop/swap trailers. On average 3 swaps per shift, working with boxed trailers only
- Paid for full shift regardless
- 25 days paid holidays
- Company pension
- On-site Parking
- We have access to the latest truck technology both on safety and sustainability.
- There is a great culture of inclusivity and support for diversity
HGV Driver Requirements
- Hold a valid commercial Driving License with the Correct Categories C / C+E
- Have a Professional Driving Qualification called the Full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
- Hold a Digital Tachograph / Smart Card
- Pass a background check (below) to the extend it is permitted by the applicable law
- Pass a standard drug and alcohol test (below) to the extend it is permitted by the applicable law
- Be able to speak & read English satisfactorily
- Have a maximum of 6 penalty points in the Driver’s License (as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements)
- Approved drivers consist of drivers with BGC results as “Meets Requirements” and drug and alcohol tests with negative results.
HGV Driver Responsibilities
- Use route navigation apps and knowledge of area to deliver packages to warehouse on time
- Interact with stakeholders in a professional manner
- Complete daily maintenance checks on delivery trucks and notify manager of any issues
- Maintain electronic logs to track routes and deliveries
- There is no loading /unloading or cargo securing requirements for them (the fulfilment centre team will take care of those)
- We have access to the latest truck technology both on safety and sustainability.
- There is a great culture of inclusivity and support for diversity
Driving, Driver, Truck Driver, HGV Class 1, HGV Driver
Location: Severn Beach, BS10 7SD
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,950.00-£47,755.60 per year
Work Location: In person