HGV Class 1 Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Brian Palmer Haulage is a long established family run Haulage Company, with its own Operating base in Mendlesham. The Company operates a fleet of Volvo trucks on a variety of work, operating out of the local Ports of Felixstowe and Harwich, and the ports of London Gateway, Purfleet and Thamesport, delivering goods across the country via containers, curtain siders and vacuum tanks.
We are actively looking for new members to join our small and friendly team, there is currently positions available on our vacuum tank work and on container/curtain sider work.
Driving experience is not essential, however driver qualification card, Digi tachograph and Category CE Licence is essential, newly passed drivers are welcome.
A flexible approach to all work is required due to the size of our Business, nights out will also be required as part of the role.
Benefits
- Full time, permanent positions
- Competitive rates of pay, including loyalty bonus, discharge bonus on tanks
- Food allowance (tax free)
- Night out allowance (tax free), plus paid parking
- Assigned your own Volvo truck
- Drivers CPC course provided in house
- Potential to retrain or gain ADR qualification
- Pension Scheme
- 28 days holiday
For more information please feel free to contact us.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £11.99 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 27/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 1 Driver roles across Brian Palmer Haulage Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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