Job title: LGV Class 1 Driver - Days

Job description:
UK Mail is the largest independent express delivery company in the UK. With over 40 years’ experience, a nationwide network and 3500 vehicle fleet, we are experts in parcel, mail, pallet and same day delivery solutions. We are currently recruiting for a Class 1 Driver to work days. The candidate will need to be flexible to work a number of different shift patterns throughout the day covering a number of different trunk routes and collections. The candidate will also need to be able to demonstrate an ability to drive a number of different vehicles including Draw Bar. Main Job Tasks * Safe Loading and Unloading of Pallets/Freight/Cages/Stillages/Yorks on and off the vehicle in line with Health & Safety regulations as and when required. * Undertake a daily inspection of vehicles and trailers and complete either a Nil Defect Report or a Defect Report as necessary * Ensure that the vehicle is kept in a clean and tidy condition in line with departmental requirements. * The safe delivery and collection of Cages/Pallets/Freight/Stillages/Yorks to and from Customers within agreed time scales * To correctly use scanners to accurately scan consignments on an ad-hoc basis as and when directed by site management. * Ensure the safe use of pallet trucks when loading a vehicle as per the safe operating manual located on site * Ensure effective communication with both internal and external customers, escalating any queries to site management in a timely manner. * Ensure strict adherence to tacho regulations and the safe use of the national road network in line with the road transport laws and regulations * Ensure strict adherence to both on-site and off-site Health and Safety Regulations at all times, reporting any breaches to site management immediately * Any other reasonable duties that site management may request as required and at short notice in line with business requirements People Specification * Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws * Must hold relevant legal driving licence at the right grade * Must have a ‘Can do’ attitude toward the company and the job role * Ensure attention to detail and ability to achieve dead lines * CPC qualified

Minimum salary: 21000

Maximum salary: 23000

Employer Name: UKMail plc

Job short description: Lifting truck operators

Country: United Kingdom

Region: Berkshire

Contract duration: Permanent

Contract type: Full time

Experience: Up to 1 year

Source of job offer:
Department for Work and Pensions, Public Employment Services, United Kingdom

How to apply: Other - see free text

Salary currency: GBP

Salary period: Annually