Job description Goldstar is a rapidly expanding Transport & Warehousing company dedicated to providing a fantastic customer experience. Winners of ’Haulier of the Year 2023’ awarded by Motor Transport. As a growing and progressive company, we are looking to continue build the best team, to be the face of our brand.
Class 1 Driver
Overtime: Enhanced rate
Contract: Permanent
Location: B46 1HQ
Available Shift: Mon - Fri, 50hrs/wk, 18:00 - 04:00
Mon - Fri, 50hrs/wk, 16:00 - 02:00
Mon - Fri, 60hrs/wk, 18:00 - 06:00
What Goldstar can offer you:
* Safe & Secure working environment
* Overtime - at Enhanced rates
* Enhance your driving skills - upgrade your licence schemes
* Full Uniform and PPE provided
* Employee App for booking holiday and logging Overtime
* Driver CPC Training
* Sage Benefits - with discounts on Shopping holidays etc..
* Mental health and Wellbeing - online support
Main duties/responsibilities:
* Operating commercial vehicles
* Load and unload goods
* Making sure loads are safely secured
* Following traffic reports and adapting routes if necessary
* Carrying out basic routine maintenance
* Completing delivery paperwork, PDA, Walk around check or any documentation
* Following the compliance, tacho master and other regulations and laws that are applicable
Technical Skills:
* A valid HGV license
* Knowledge of transportation laws and regulations
* Ability to operate HGVs safely and efficiently
* Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair
* Familiarity with GPS systems and other tracking devices
The successful candidate will:
* Be present with a Positive and Can-do attitude
* Be flexible and reliable
* Minimum 1 year experience of driving C1
* Have great communication skills
* Be able to provide clean basic Criminal Record Check prior to start date (obtained within 26 weeks)
* Provide a full 5-year checkable history
* Hold a Clean Driving Licence (If the position requires it)
* Hold valid DQC and up to date CPC
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £36,876.06 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* Driver CPC (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person