HGV Class 1 Driver

Location
Newport
Salary
Competitive
Posted
24 Apr 2017
Closes
22 May 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

New opportunity not to be missed! Marlin Industries has an exciting opportunity for a HGV Class 1 Driver to join the team at our Newport site. Joining us on a full time permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary.

Marlin Industries is committed to ensuring its products and services not only satisfy the customer's requirements and are produced in line with current legislation, but exceed the customer's expectations and any legislative obligations. The administrative function is at the heart of the organisation providing essential support and controls to ensure success in all aspects of the business.

The most important duty of our drivers is to drive safely to their destination. Drivers are also often expected to help with the loading and un-loading of our products, keep logs of their activities and make sure their vehicles are maintained in good working order.

As our HGV Class 1 Driver you will be responsible for delivering products promptly to our customers and should therefore represent the company in a professional and cost effective manner aiming at increasing profitability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities of the HGV Class 1 Driver

- Ensure goods are safely secured

- Keep your vehicle in good condition and report any faults

- Ensure all paperwork including POD are signed by customer and returned to site to enable payment of invoices

- Always be polite and professional when on customers’ sites & adhere to any health & safety requirements

- Record and report any problems that may occur when on the road

- Assist with loading / un-loading of vehicle and inspect before leaving site.

- Operation of Skip vehicle & delivery / collection of waste wood skips

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required by the HGV Class 1 Driver

Essential

- Good communication skills, particularly verbal

- Good time management skills

- Ability to prioritise a range of different tasks

- Knowledge of legislation relating to goods vehicles & driver working hours

Desirable

- Good UK geographical knowledge

- Drivers CPC

- FLT Licence preferable not essential

With excellent opportunities to develop and enhance your career, Marlin Industries is the place to be. Why not click apply today to become our HGV Class 1 Driver – don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to join us.

No Agencies please, if you are an agency please respect our policy of no cold calling.