Night Trunk Driver Class 1
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an HGV Class 1 driver to join our company to carry out a night trunking duties. Drivers will be expected to to attend our Bideford site to carry out a night trunk in an artic vehicle to the pallet hub in the midlands, unload reload and return to base.
Evans Transport is part of the ET Holdings group. The company has been running over 50 years and is still very much a family company with 3 generations of Evans family actively involved in the business. The business is ran from various depots around the country and comprises of over 250 trucks and trailers
So if you live or want to relocate to the area and this meets your skill set please get in touch.
Responsibilities and Duties For Night Trunk Driver
Key Task Requirements
- 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
- Meet our connection times for loading and unloading at the pallet hub
- 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 Night Trunk Driver
Key Skill Requirements
- Full driving licence with C+E vocation
- In date driver CPC and digital tachograph
- Posses good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Have a reason able level of fitness
- Presentable, good attitude and polite.
- Counterbalance forklift experience beneficial but not essential
- LST experience beneficial but not essential
Benefits for Night Trunker
Job Package
- Competitive Salary
- 22 day annual leave + Bank Holidays
- additional holiday for time served
- Company Pension Scheme
- Meal allowance
- PPE and uniform supplied
- Health Insurance Scheme
- Ongoing paid training provided - CPC, specialist training
- Secure parking
- Medical renewals
- Licence and Digi card renewals
- Bike to work Scheme
- Sick pay scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £44,011.20 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £44,011.20 per year
Schedule:
- Night shift
Experience:
- Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Night trunk HGV 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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £44,011 - £44,011 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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