Class 1 Trunk Driver

Job description

Who are Leeds Parcel Company?

Leeds Parcel Company is a unique logistics company – a truly independent carrier for all types of freight. The main difference between the Leeds Parcel Company and other freight handlers is the people you encounter in our organisation. They are long serving, highly trained and fully committed to providing “Total Customer Satisfaction” every hour of every day. We are looking to strengthen our Team of dedicated Drivers with the addition of Class 1 HGV Drivers working from our customer in Thorne.

Job Summary:

To provide a delivery and collection service to LPC customers, and Partners

Reports To:

Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

· Performing all mandatory vehicle checks before commencing run and after completing run, and complete all relevant paperwork.

· To check the loading of goods onto your vehicle, and cross reference with paperwork/deliveries.

· Keeping accurate records of all deliveries.

· Keeping accurate records of all collections and goods return notices.

· Obtain signed results for all goods delivered.

· Ensuring your vehicle is clean and tidy, externally and internally.

· Ensuring the safe delivery and collection of loads in agreed timescales.

· Ensuring road transport laws and regulations are adhered to.

· Ensuring compliance with Company Health and Safety rules.

· Ensuring that any issues encountered whilst on run are reported within the required timescales.

· Ensuring awareness of safety procedures for goods loading and unloading.

The above list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to perform any other duties that any reasonably be expected of this position.

Qualifications and Experience:

· Full UK driving licence

· Excellent driving record

· Multidrop delivery experience preferred

· Excellent knowledge of road transport laws.

· Must hold a current CPC DRIVER CARD

· Must hold a current TACHOGRAPH Card

Person Specification:

· Punctual

· Excellent driving skills

· Reliable and trustworthy

· Excellent concentration levels

· Good interpersonal skills

· Ability to work under pressure

· Ability to meet deadlines

· Excellent communication skills

· Flexible approach to work

· Ability to work under pressure

· Ability to work on own initiative

Working Hours:

These are full time permissions Monday to Friday. 17:30 - 03:30

Health and Safety:

· You are responsible for all aspects of health and safety of yourself and others.

· Work with the Health and Safety Manager to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Note:

The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time, after consultation, according to the needs of the business.

Reference ID: THORNE

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected start date: A.S.A.P.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• DN8.: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver CPC (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Thorne