Class 1 Driver

Are you an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for your next permanent role within an established and ever-growing business?

We are currently recruiting for a Class 1 Driver to join a logistics operation based in Manchester.

This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for an experienced driver who is comfortable with multiple-drop deliveries, manual handling and rotating day and night shifts. Alongside driving responsibilities, you will also support the wider warehouse and logistics operation when required.

What’s on Offer

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 45 hours per week across 5 working days. Alternative days and nights plus OT

Location: Manchester

Salary: £40,000 per annum, plus £24 overnight allowance per night

Key Responsibilities

Delivering customer orders in line with schedules and customer requirements

Completing multiple-drop deliveries, typically around 12–15 drops per day

Operating Class 1 vehicles safely and efficiently

Carrying out handballing and breaking down palletised deliveries when required

Packing and loading vehicles safely and efficiently

Ensuring vehicles and loads remain safe, secure and roadworthy

Completing all relevant delivery and warehouse administration

Supporting warehouse operations and working closely with the logistics team

Operating FLT equipment where appropriately trained

Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety within warehouse and fleet environments

Completing overnight runs and early morning starts as required

Skills, Experience and Other Requirements:

Valid UK Class 1 driving licence

Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Class role

Previous manual handling experience

Previous multi-drop delivery experience

Good IT and database skills

Physically and mentally capable of undertaking manual and mechanical work

Flexible approach to working days, nights and overnight runs

Forklift Truck licence or experience would be beneficial, although training can be provided

How to Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business. If you're an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for a permanent opportunity with competitive pay and regular nationwide delivery work, we'd love to hear from you!

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