HGV Class 1 Driver - Days (4 on 4 off)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Simon Gibson Transport are looking to recruit a HGV C+E driver to operate in a 4 on 4 off Days position based out of our Chatham base.
Our company operates nationally throughout multiple depots, serving our customer base within the Bulk Powder Industry via a fleet of bulk powder tankers.
Duties include (but not limited to):
1. Performing vehicle checks at the beginning of every shift.
2. Responsible for the safe & efficient loading and delivering of product on behalf of our customers.
3. Basic administration of paperwork & POD's.
4. Liaising with Planners with regards to future work and updating of any delays.
5. Adhering to Road Transport Compliance and managing own Tachograph hours.
Guaranteed 10 hrs per day - £14.06 / hour.
Overtime applicable afterwards - £18.89 / hour.
Nights out - £25 / night out (Tax Free)
Meal Allowance - £5 / day (Tax Free)
London delivery bonus - £9 / delivery
Bulk tanker experience preferred, but not essential as training will be given. If interested please forward your CV for the attention of Ashton Nottingham.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £140.00-£247.65 per day
Benefits:
- Company pension
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: On the road
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 - Days (4 on 4 off) roles across Simon Gibson Transport'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 £18 - £31 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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