We are looking for HGV 1 drivers to join our Company, within the East Sussex and Kent areas. To carry out deliveries all over the South East of England for various clients. This is an ongoing contract with various shift patterns, ranging from days, nights and weekends.

Main Duties

• As a representative of the organisation your general appearance and attitude must all be exemplary.
• Drivers must have a 'can-do’ attitude at all times. If there’s a problem, it is your responsibility to help resolve it, either through your own initiative or by working with the customer or the Company to reach a positive outcome.
• If a customer becomes difficult you should always remain calm, acknowledge the problem and not take anything personal.
• When making a delivery, always be courteous and polite.
• If a customer is not available to take the delivery, it is important that the delivery is not left unattended, unless prior authorisation has been given by the depot.
• Before setting off you must carry out an inspection of the vehicle and record all defects.
• Must be able to move heavy objects. Carry out multi drops and able to use pallet truck.
• Must to able to strap loads correctly and able to couple and uncouple trailers
• Must be able to carry out multi drop deliveries and follow correct paperwork procedures for deliveries
• Must be able to use PDA scanners

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have a HGV 1 licence, with valid digi tacho and CPC card.
• Must have previous 6 months experience of driving a HGV 1
• We cannot accept drivers that have more than 6 points on their licence and have been convicted of a DD, DR, INT endorsement.
• Applicants must be prepared to take a driving assessment with the client prior to placement if necessary.

Working Hours

• 24/7 Operation.
• Days, night and weekend shifts available.

We will try to respond to reply to all applications. If, however, you have not heard from us within 7 days you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements advertised by CDH Recruitment Limited.