HGV Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
HGV Driver; Dartford, Rochester, Kent
Permanent, Full Time
About the Role:
CS & L Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We have built our successful business by providing an excellent middle-mile service to big brand names. As their businesses grow, so does ours.
We pride ourselves on having a diverse and knowledgeable workforce providing excellent customer-centred services in a safe and friendly environment.
We are looking for Professional HGV Drivers who are energetic, team players, customer-focused and safe. We provide long-term careers for drivers to support our company growth.
Join CS & L as an HGV Class 1 Driver, and help us continue to bring smiles on faces across the UK by ensuring freight arrives at the right place at the right time - every time.
There’s no loading or unloading required. You simply drive safely, provide good customer service, and work positively with other members of the team.
You must have:
· Valid C+E Class 1 license with no more than six penalty points (as well as no DD, DR or IN endorsements)
· Driver CPC card with no current suspension or revocation
· Hold a Digital Tachograph / Smart Card
· Right to work in the UK
· English language skills for safety
· Willing to undergo a Background Check (BGC) and Drug and Alcohol (D&A) test
· NB. Approved drivers will be drivers with BGC results as “Meets Requirements” and drug and alcohol tests with negative results.
We offer:
· Performance / Safety Bonus & incentives
· Consistent, regular work
· 28 days paid Holidays; and sick pay
· Workplace pension
· Weekly payroll with direct deposit
· Overtime available each week
· State-of-the-art equipment with full safety technology
· Traction work only– drop/swap trailers
· On average 3 swaps per shift, working with boxed trailers only
· Flexible Working hours
· Excellent on-site facilities including secured on-site parking
· Driver training
Shift Patterns:
· 5-day Flexible shifts available
· Average shift length 8 – 12 hours
· Morning / Afternoon / Night shifts available
To apply via WhatsApp - please message Charles on +447961571837
Work remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £36,500.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Unlimited paid holidays
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Safety bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Hand sanitisers available,
Masks available,
Covid protocols observed
Application question(s):
- Can you use the driver tachograph?
Experience:
- Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (required)
- driving: 5 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC, C+E driving license (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HGV Driver - Dartford, Rochester, Kent
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 Driver roles across CS & L Group Limited'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 £36,500 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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