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HGV Driver Class 1 (nights, 5 on 3 off)

TP Niven
Somerton Full-time Remote
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TP Niven is a 3 generation family owned business with depots in Lockerbie, Palnackie, Mauchline, Stranraer, Campbeltown and Somerset.

Due to our continued success and growth we are on the lookout for professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our team.

Work will involve mainly milk farm collection, typically based out of our Charlton Adam depot. We have a good mixture of start times to suit most preferences. We have a modern, well maintained fleet with our own in\-house maintenance team.

You will be required to pass a driving assessment and will undertake additional training in milk farm collection (normally 2\-3 weeks). You must be health and safety aware, able and willing to follow company procedures and adhere to driving rules and regulations.

You will already hold your CPC and Class 1 license with no more than 6 ‘live’ points and no endorsements for DD/DR offence codes. You must be reliable, and ideally you will have previous experience in haulage or milk farm collection but training will be provided. As a representative of TP Niven in regular contact with our customers you must display a professional attitude at all times. Whilst a majority of the role will be lone working you will be required to engage positively with our customers and office team and have good communication skills.

NIGHTS

Basic annual salary (up to \& including 10 hrs per shift): £44,436

Plus overtime

Extra shift (night shift) daily rate for first 10 hours: £207\.94, thereafter £16\.99 per hour

Other benefits

Life insurance (after 3 months of continuous service, and for those below state pension age) which currently includes the following additional benefits:Savings \& Discounts: Get discounts on everyday purchases—supermarkets, tech, travel, gym memberships and more.24/7 Remote GP: Speak to a doctor at any time, without leaving your home. Medical Second Opinion: Get expert advice and reassurance on medical diagnoses.Mental Health Support, including bereavement counselling.Remote Physiotherapy Consultations (not suitable for complex, pre\-existing, or chronic issues).Wellbeing Services: Personal training, lifestyle coaching, and nutritional consultations.Financial \& Legal Support: Free access to advice on personal financial and legal matters.

All breaks are paid

Overtime is dependent on business requirements and is not guaranteed (but at time of publication overtime is currently available and we expect this to continue).

Paid monthly

Starting work on the following bank holidays will receive an additional payment of £21\.97 per shift: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day Holiday, Spring Holiday, Later Summer Holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day. In addition, starting work on the following dates (substitute dates do not apply), will receive an additional payment of £65\.88 per shift: 1 January, 25 December, 26 December (albeit not many people work these shifts).

28 days holiday per annum (based on 5 on 3 off). Previous 52 week average overtime payments taken into consideration for first 4 weeks of holiday in each holiday year.

Company uniform

Training as required (with our internal Driver Trainers or other members of the TP Niven team – including buddying up as required).

Driver CPC \- The Company will pay for the in\-house course and will pay for you to attend one 8 hour day per calendar year. It is your responsibility to ensure that you complete the full course within the required time period.

Sick pay50% of basic contractual pay from day 4 for set number of shifts depending on length of service.

Pension automatic enrolment with 3% employer contribution

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £44,436\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • Life insurance

  • On\-site parking

  • Sick pay

  • Store discount
Licence/Certification:
  • Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: On the road

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