Join our team as an HGV Class 1 Driver!
We're searching for enthusiastic HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team and deliver exceptional service to our client in and around the Dorset and Wiltshire area. This diverse role can offer a mix of early and late shifts, with opportunities for overtime and double-time pay.
Working patterns can include a 5 on 3 off rota, 4 on 4 off or just a day here and there covering ad-hoc shifts, offering you flexibility to give you the work life balance you’d like!
Working for Backline is not just a job, it can be a career! We listen and find you work that suits you.
All our staff are treated as valued members of the Backline family. We consider our truckers to be some of the best professional drivers in the U.K. and we treat them with the respect they deserve. That’s why when you join our team, you get great employee benefits, incredible training, and some of the best career development opportunities in the market.
Your responsibilities as an HGV Class 1 Driver:
* Operating HGV Class 1 vehicles for cage collection and deliveries.
* Maintaining excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
* Ensuring your vehicle is clean and the paperwork is completed.
* Demonstrating strong knowledge of the Hampshire & Wiltshire area and road network.
What we’re looking for:
* Valid Category CE / Class 1 Driving Licence
* Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
* Clean driving record (no more than 6 points, no DD/DR in the last 5 years)
* Minimum 6 months’ HGV Class 1 driving experience (double decker experience is an advantage)
* Authorised to work in the UK
* Flexible attitude
* Own transportation (public transport may not be reliable)
What we offer:
* Flexible Schedule: Choose from start times between 00:00 and 23:00 to suit your lifestyle.
* Competitive Salary: From £17/hour PAYE.
* Benefits Package: Pension, holiday pay, weekly pay, contracts and temp-to-perm opportunities, Platinum Drivers Scheme.
* Development & Growth: Free CPC training, upskilling opportunities (HIAB, ADR, Forklift, Moffett), and career advancement.
* Company perks: Overtime, double-time shifts, uniform and PPE provided, 24/7 support.
Backline cannot be compared to traditional recruitment businesses. We look to build long term relationships with drivers by offering unique benefits, enhancing skills, maximising pay and making full-time, permanent employment a reality.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights in a supportive and dynamic environment, don't miss this opportunity, APPLY NOW!
We are always on the look for HGV drivers, so should this role not be suitable for you please do get in touch on 01202 402 550 to see what other opportunities we have.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £17.00-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 50 per week
Experience:
* Class 1 driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Category CE Licence (required)
* CPC & DIGI TACHO CARD (required)
Work Location: In person
