Class 1 Driver

Class 1 Driver – Broomhouse Lane, Edlington

Responsible for carrying out deliveries across the UK while ensuring customers receive excellent service and the company’s brand is represented positively.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles and operate company equipment safely and in accordance with company policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Carry out vehicle, load and auxiliary equipment checks before operating any vehicle and report any defects immediately.
• Deliver goods to customer premises across the UK ensuring service levels are maintained.
• Meet all special instructions as requested by the transport office.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed and signed as required.
• Report to the traffic office for a full debrief on return to base or at end of shift.
• Undertake driving skills assessments at any time as requested.
• Comply with vehicle security and standing instructions at all times.
• Wear issued company uniform and personal protective equipment at all times while on duty.
• Load product on the vehicle in a safe, evenly distributed manner, securing it appropriately for travel on the public highway in line with current legislative and guidance requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of the driving cab and condition of the allocated vehicle.
• Report any accidents immediately in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure.
• Attend essential training to carry out the driver role.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including the Company Standards of Performance and Health and Safety Policy.
• Hold and maintain the necessary driving licence and vocational entitlement relating to the role, and notify the Transport Manager immediately of any changes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current CPC.
• Possess LGV C+E (Class 1) driving licence.
• Digital tachocard and an up-to-date drivers qualification card, with full understanding of tachograph legislation.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co‑workers.
• Diligent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to cover working hours.
• Experience in a customer‑facing role.
• Numerate and literate.
• Manual work involved (loading/unloading goods, stacking pallets, coupling/uncoupling trailers, opening/closing vehicle curtains).

Benefits and Working Hours

• £16.77 per hour plus additional allowances.
• 50 hour average week, nights included.
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Sharesave scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 8%.
• Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership).
• Free flu vouchers.
• Health & wellbeing initiatives, including complimentary occupational health, on‑site physiotherapy and counselling services.
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products.
• Free on‑site parking.

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