Williams Shipping
HGV1 DRIVER
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HGV1 Driver
Salary
Excellent - negotiable depending on experience
Location
Southampton
Employment Type
Full time
Posted
31 Jul
We are a specialist transport company looking for an experienced Heavy Haulage Driver to join us. It’s your chance to enjoy great rewards and be part of a fantastic team delivering cargo across the UK.
What you’ll get up to as an HGV Driver:
- Our HGV Drivers deliver across the country. If you’re keen to travel further, we may offer you opportunities to deliver into northern Europe as well.
- You will carry a wide variety of loads – mechanical equipment, plant, containers, boats and general cargo – no two days are the same.
- You’ll make safety your number one priority, adhere to road and tachograph regulations, be professional and friendly with customers.
- You’ll be based out of our head office in Millbrook, Southampton, which has great road links as well as onsite parking, cycling and welfare facilities.
- We operate a high quality fleet of regular and specialist equipment. Modern and well-maintained, they offer the latest in driver safety and comfort.
- You will work with a range of trailers, to include standard, flat, semi low loader and extendable.
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What We Look For In Our HGV Drivers
- A valid Class 1 HGV licence & CPC
- Experience in using flatbeds, semi low-loader, and extendable trailers would be an advantage
- Used to securing a range of different cargo, machinery and wheeled plant
- Ready to take the initiative and work as part of a team
- A passion for delivering excellent customer service
About Us
Williams Shipping is a diverse, family run marine and logistics business, established in 1894. Based in Southampton, but with offices in Pembroke and Aberdeen, we pride ourselves in always providing a first class service to our customers and working to the mantra of “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” We work for a broad range of customers in industries including shipping, marine, energy, defence and construction. Our logistics team operates across the UK and northern Europe.
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What We Offer Our HGV Drivers
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Salary is based on average 50 hours per week. You will mainly be working Monday to Friday. Some weekend working is required.
- Weekend working is normally worked on a rota basis (we pay weekend bonuses)
- Some nights out are required (we pay a very competitive night out rate)
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Simply Health
- Life Assurance
- Company events
- Most importantly an excellent working environment with the opportunity to progress
To Apply
Please send a copy of your CV to careers@williams-shipping.co.uk
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