Class 1 General Haulage Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Class 1 General Haulage Driver – Preston, Various Shift Patterns Available
Class 1 General Haulage Driver – Preston
Various Shift Patterns Available
What the position involves:
Delivery & collection of products on behalf of Wm Armstrong Group and its customers and inter depot trunking.
Loading/Unloading and securing load.
Dealing with customers face to face.
Keeping in regular contact with transport office team for updates on progress and managing customer’s expectations.
Will include cover work in other areas as required.
Attending training sessions.
Salary / Shifts
Monday to Friday: Day-shift hourly rate: £13.50ph, Nights-shift: £14.84ph. Occasional weekend work at enhanced rate. * Plus, driver bonus.
4 on / 4 off: Day-shift salary: £29,908pa, Night-shift salary: £32,734pa. Overtime paid at an enhanced rate. * Plus, driver bonus.
Skills/Knowledge
Must hold a valid UK Class 1 licence.
Hold a current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
Confident, polite and a team player.
Excellent customer service skills.
Good geographical knowledge.
Experience preferred but training available for the right candidate.
Why be part of the Wm Armstrong Family Team
Driver Efficiency Bonus £1200 pa*
Guaranteed basic hours
Free DCPC training while in employment*
Free Company Uniform
Life Assurance, Pension & Sickness Scheme*
Medical reimbursement*
Referral Scheme
Safe Working Environment
Strong culture of teamwork
- Subject to Terms & Conditions
Call Jason Cox on 01228 791242 for more information.
We reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please complete the online application form at Wm Armstrong Group Careers. You can if you wish send your CV with a covering letter by email to jobs@warmstrong.co.uk or for postal applications, post to:
HR Department, Wm Armstrong Ltd, Townfoot, Longtown, CA6 5LY
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 Class 1 General Haulage Driver roles across Wm. Armstrong Group'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 £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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