HGV Class 1 Driver

HGV Class 1 Driver
Thame, Oxfordshire
(Days) £21.14 per hour
(Nights) £26.02 per hour

Pertemps Didcot are exclusively recruiting for HGV Class 1 Drivers for BOC, one of the most prestigious Gas companies in the UK. We are looking for several Day Drivers and several Night Drivers on a full-time basis.

Successful candidates will be trained on ADR for the delivery of bulk gases, before starting as a driver. Candidates will complete internal classroom training until the ADR card arrives. Training will take place for 2-3 months upon starting and will be doing on the day shift pattern.

You will be issued with complete PPE & uniform. The company offer continuous work-related training programmes which in some cases count towards driver CPC modules.

As the HGV Class 1 Driver you will be:

• Delivering product to internal and external customers
• Filling and analysing own tankers and high-pressure trailers
• Carrying out minor repairs to vehicles using basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and spanners
• Coupling and uncoupling of motive units, towing vehicles from tankers & trailers
• Occasionally working away from base

To be successful as the HGV Class 1 Driver you will:

• Be able to work as part of a team
• Be prepared to carry out trunking or same day return to depot routes
• Be able to interact with internal and external customers
• Have a high level of safety awareness
• Have possessed an HGV C+E licence for a minimum of 3 years with a minimum of 180 days experience within the last 12 months
• Possession of DQC (AKA Drivers CPC)
• Have no more than 3 penalty points on your driving licence
• Have a good understanding of EU and WTD tachograph legislation
• Have a high level of personal Integrity

More about the role:

• Monday to Friday with opportunity for weekend work
• Paid breaks
• Days - Approximate start 05:00am-06:00am
• Nights - Approximate start 17:00pm-18:00pm
• Shift length 10-12 hours (average)
• Attractive allowances for weekends, bank holidays, nights out and several other scenarios

This is an ongoing, full-time role with Pertemps which can lead to a permanent contract with BOC.

These positions are available from 14th January, following a face-to-face interview, driving assessment, criminal record check and Drug & Alcohol test/medical assessment.

Application deadline 20th December 2024

If you are interested in applying for this HGV Class 1 Driver role then please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Alfie in our Didcot branch.