Full Job Description
ABOUT US
Route Delivery Solutions (RDS) is a
growing logistics company, and our goal is to operate the most
Efficient, Safe and Compliant line haul fleet for our
clients.
At RDS, we believe in our people and creating
opportunities for others to rise to their best. We have exciting new
full-time positions for Class 1 HGV drivers to join our team in
Manchester. If this sounds like you, why don’t you come join
us.
WHY JOIN US?
- Dedicated support team to
help you with your daily duties
- No hassle shifts, you will
always be home same day
- Access to the latest trucking
technology and navigation equipment
BENEFITS
- Flexible Working hours - shift time varies but you will
always be home same day
- Weekly Bonus to boost your earnings
by an extra £300 - £1200 per annum
- Company pension upon
passing probation
- 20 days paid holidays plus bank holidays
- On-site Parking
- No truck loading or offloading
commitment
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Exceptional customer service
- Professionalism and
being punctual to ensure deliveries are always on time
- Problem solving 'Can do' attitude
- Ability to work on
your own initiative, as well as part of a team
- Ability to
work in a fast moving and changing environment
- Veterans,
ex-emergency services are highly encouraged to enquire
- We are
happy to accept new passes
WHAT YOU NEED
- Hold a valid Class 1 (C+E) driving licence
- Hold a
Digital Tachograph
- Full CPC qualification
- Must be
able to pass a CRB background check
- Must be able to pass a
Drugs & Alcohol test
- Have good spoken and written English
- Must be able to work weekends
- Must have right to
work in the U.K
- Must have good working knowledge of EU
drivers’ hours and regulations
- Your driver’s licence MUST
have NO more than 3pts & NO pre-existing codes within 5 years - CD,
IN, DD, TT, MS, DR
WHAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DO
- Use route navigation apps and knowledge of area to
deliver trailers from pick up to destination
- Complete daily
maintenance checks on delivery trucks and notify manager of any issues
- Maintain daily electronic logs to track routes and deliveries
- Driver is not required to assist with any loading or
unloading
- Traction work only- drop/swap trailers. On average
3 swaps per shift, working with boxed trailers only
** We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome all
candidates from various delivery driving backgrounds including Evri,
Amazon, DPD and Yodel **