Job Description

HGV Class 1 Driver

Contract

: Permanent

Location

: Birmingham

Base Pay:

14.50 per hour based on a standard 55-hour work week

Overtime Rate:

17.50 per hour for any hours worked beyond the standard 55-hour week

Meal Allowance:

10 per day to cover daily meal expenses

Additional Bonuses:

Splitter Jobs: 20 per splitter job Hazardous (Haz) Jobs: 25 per job involving hazardous materials

Night-Out Allowance:

26.20 per night for drivers required to stay out overnight

What Oceanstar can offer you:

Overtime availability - at Enhanced rates Full Uniform and PPE provided Employee App for booking holiday and logging Overtime Driver CPC Training Sage Benefits - with discounts on Shopping holidays etc. Mental health and Wellbeing - online support

Main duties/responsibilities:

Operating commercial vehicles Load and unload goods Making sure loads are safely secured Following traffic reports and adapting routes if necessary Carrying out basic routine maintenance Completing delivery paperwork, PDA, Walk around check or any documentation Following the compliance, tacho master and other regulations and laws that are applicable

Technical Skills:

A valid HGV driver's license Knowledge of transportation laws and regulations Ability to operate HGVs safely and efficiently Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair Familiarity with GPS systems and other tracking devices

The successful candidate will:

Be flexible and reliable Minimum 1 years experience of driving HGV Class 1 Have great communication skills Be able to provide clean basic Criminal Record Check prior to start date (obtained within 26 weeks) Provide a full 5-year checkable history Hold a Clean Driving Licence (If the position requires it) Hold valid DQC and up to date CPC

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Driver CPC (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 14.50-17.50 per hour

Experience:

Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Category CE Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/04/2025