Class 1 Driver

Freeway are looking for HGV 1 Drivers who want day work and occasional weekend work for our client located in Barnsley. 

Job Description: 

Our customer is in Barnsley and specialises in general haulage of refrigerated goods.  

3-4 drops/collections per day depending on route and delivery run.  

Ratchet straps used to secure goods.  

Drivers need to have a good level of fitness to allow for any potential hand ball of general haulage goods being unloaded (on occasion).  

Drivers must be familiar with operating frozen and refrigerated trailers. 

Requirements: 

• Be competent and able to follow Health & Safety practises and procedures at all time 

• Be reliable and hold excellent time keeping 

• Hold a flexible ‘can do’ attitude to your work 

• Good command of English both written and spoken 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Keep vehicle is kept clean and tidy at all times 

• Have excellent geographic knowledge of UK road network 

• Have a positive attitude and a professional work ethic 

• Smart appearance, as you will be representing Freeway Recruitment & our client 

• check in transport before parking up for the night. 

Qualifications / training / experience: 

You must be able to provide the following. 

• Valid Class 1 driving licence 

• Valid Digital tachograph card 

• Valid Driver CPC card 

• Have No more than 6 current points on licence for separate 3pt offences (No DR/DD/IN Driving offences accepted) 

• 2 work check-able work references 

• 2 years Class 1 experience required due to insurance restrictions 

Pay 

Pay rates vary by client - £16 per hour plus holiday pay. 

Please submit your CV online if you feel this assignment is for you and you have the correct skills and qualifications for the role we are advertising.