Class 1 Timber Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 driver to join our Timber Haulage department. Drivers will be expected to travel around the country to deliver customer goods in a safe an professional manner. The position is available from our Caldicot depot. This is for a Artic type vehicle and is subject to nights out.
Key Skill Requirements for driver
- Deliver customers good in a professional and friendly manner
- Ensure the most direct truck friendly route is taken
- Ensure the vehicle is safe and fit to be on the road by carrying out adequate daily checks.
- Work within the tachograph and working time directive laws
- Ensure all PODs are captured accurately
- Able to work on own initiative and part of a team
- Report any issues effectively and promptly to management
- Be able to work to a productive nature.
Qualifications and Skills For driver
- Full driving licence In date driver CPC and digital tachograph
- Sound geographical knowledge of UK and be able to use a road atlas.
- Posses good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Have a reason able level of fitness Presentable, good attitude and polite.
- Moffett/ Lorry loader experience required
- Netting and sheeting experience of benefit but not essential
Driver Job Package for Driver
- Competitive Salary
- Breaks Paid
- 22 day annual leave + Bank Holidays with additional days after time served
- Company Pension Scheme
- PPE and uniform supplied
- Health Insurance cashplan Scheme
- Ongoing paid training provided - CPC, specialist training
- Secure parking
- Meal allowance
- Medical renewals
- Licence and digicard renewal
- Bike to work scheme
- Enhance sick pay
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- HIAB: 1 year (required)
- Heavy Goods Vehicle Drivers: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Class 1 Timber Driver
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.
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