HGV Class 2 (HGV Cat C) Driver (Nights out)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
- Monday to Friday normal working week with Sunday runout and Saturday run in possible
- Full Time permanent position, salary based on 48 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Overtime paid on hours beyond 52½. Shift start time from 04:00.
Bacton Transport is an 'Extra Mile Employer’. We set high standards for ourselves and expect the same of our employees. We are one of Suffolk’s leading road hauliers established in 1932, we are a family-owned business who are employee and customer focused who believe in “Going the extra mile….” Working in partnership with local suppliers, we deliver palletised and trolley-based freight both locally and all over the UK mainland.
We are currently recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers who will be working from our site at Woolpit. Nights out are a requirement of the role. At times the role will be physically demanding, a reasonable level of physical fitness is required.
The Duties and Tasks
Responsible for pallet or plant trolley delivery and repatriation, with the focus on compliant and safe working practices while keeping the customers’ needs in mind. Mainly delivering to Building Sites and Garden Centres across the UK. Daily checks of your vehicle to maintain legal compliance. Always operating within the requirements of EU/WTD hours regulations.
The benefit for working for Bacton Transport:
- Full induction and training
- Chance to advance licence entitlement
- GEM Award (Excellence in performance award)
- Driver Performance Bonus
- Company Pension Scheme
- Weekly Paid
- Modern Fleet and Equipment
- Snap Parking Available
- Free company uniform
- Free on-site parking
- Meal Allowance (tax free)
- New site with excellent driver facilities
The applicant must:
- Have held an HGV Class 2 (HGV Cat C) driving licence for a minimum of 12 months with a maximum of 6 penalty points and be over 25 (Insurance purposes). ***Applicants outside this scope may be considered, dependant on previous employment and experiences.***
- Have a full and up to date driver CPC, ongoing training while be provided.
- Be reliable, responsible and compliant in all duties.
- Be a team player, ready to work in a fast-paced environment
- Have good customer service skills essential when making deliveries
Advantageous Skills:
- Multi Drop Delivery Experience would be an advantage, however full training will be provided
- Moffett - truck mounted forklift trained would be an advantage, however training could be provided where required
Successful candidates can earn a competitive salary and overtime.
Please send a CV.
We ask that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies. Thank you.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Class 2 (HGV Cat C) Driver (Nights out) roles across Bacton Transport Services Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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