Class 1 Stowmarket Driver
Description du poste
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We require Class 1 Drivers to start ASAP near Stowmarket for ongoing work. Brilliant opportunity to build a career with a very respected client, with lots of hours available and a high rate of pay up to £24.02 an hour along with an opportunity to go perm for the right candidate that proves themselves. You can also work on your own leisure and time! Give us your availability each week and we'll make it work!
Salary: £18.32 - £24.02 per hour
Location: Stowmarket
Work type: Class 1 Driver
Work hours: 0500 AM - 0800 AM starts
Shift Type: Monday - Friday
Job Description:
- Hardworking and dedicated Class 1 Driver with a can-do attitude, who is willing to learn new things.
- Customer focused worker who's able to manage their own work to meet deadlines as well as maintaining performance standards.
- The successful Class 1 Driver must have a good level of English communication with customers and client
- Valid and in date CPC and Digi-Tacho Card
- Local drops, Hub Runs, Long distance, 3-7 drops a day. Each day varies but general feedback from all of our drivers is brilliant!
Key Requirements:
- Class 1 experience atleast 1 year
- DIGI - tacho card, CPC, Driving License all in date
In return, we offer:
- Free CPC courses
- Hourly pay rate of £18.32 - £24.02 per hour
- Weekly pay for all hours worked as a Class 1 Driver
- We can pay people early on Thursdays if needby rather than the normal Friday!!
- Loyalty Bonus up to £100
- Easy access to location
- Secure free parking
If you are interested in this role please click apply or call us at (Swift Recruit)
Compétences clés extraites
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Nos conseils pour postuler
5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Place your Class 1 licence, CPC card, and Digi-Tacho card prominently in your CV header or a dedicated 'Licences & Certifications' section, as the advert lists all three as hard requirements.
📊 Quantify your driving experience: e.g. 'Completed 5–7 daily drops across East Anglia, covering up to 300 miles per shift with zero delivery incidents over 18 months'.
🎯 Mention experience with both local drops and hub/long-distance runs, as the advert explicitly lists all three work types — showing versatility will strengthen your application.
🤝 Highlight any direct customer-facing delivery experience, as the advert stresses good English communication with customers and a customer-focused attitude.
🕔 Note your flexibility with early starts (0500–0800) and Monday–Friday availability in your personal statement, as the role requires specific shift commitment.
Bullets CV suggérés
3 bullets générés par notre IA pour cette offre, alignés sur ses mots-clés ATS.
Ajoutez ces 3 bullets sous votre expérience la plus récente :
- •Completed 6 daily multi-drop deliveries across Suffolk and Norfolk in a 44-tonne artic, maintaining a 99% on-time delivery rate over 14 months with zero tachograph infringements.
- •Performed daily DVSA-compliant walkaround checks on Class 1 vehicles, identifying and reporting 3 mechanical defects before departure, preventing potential roadside prohibitions.
- •Managed hub-to-hub long-distance runs of up to 280 miles per shift, consistently adhering to EU drivers' hours rules and completing digital tachograph records accurately for weekly fleet audits.
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Aperçu — adapté à Swift Recruit
Dear Hiring Manager,
Swift Recruit's Class 1 Driver vacancy in Stowmarket is a strong match for my current skills and availability. I hold a valid Category C+E licence, an in-date Driver CPC card, and a digital tachograph card, and I have over two years of experience completing multi-drop routes ranging from local deliveries to long-distance hub runs.
My background in HGV driving includes managing 5–7 drops per shift across varying distances, conducting thorough pre-shift vehicle safety checks, and maintaining full compliance with DVSA drivers' hours regulations. I am comfortable with early 0500 starts and a Monday–Friday pattern, and I take pride in delivering a professional, customer-focused service at every drop point.
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Questions probables d'entretien
10 questions générées à partir de cette offre.
Techniques
- ›Walk me through your daily vehicle safety check (walkaround check) routine before starting a shift.
- ›How do you ensure your digital tachograph records are compliant with drivers' hours regulations?
- ›What steps do you take if your vehicle develops a fault mid-route?
- ›How do you plan your route when you have 5–7 drops of varying distances in a single shift?
- ›What is the maximum driving time permitted under EU/DVSA drivers' hours rules before a mandatory break?
Comportementales
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult delivery situation and how you resolved it.
- ›Describe a shift where you had to adapt quickly to a change in your delivery schedule.
- ›Give an example of how you maintained professionalism when dealing with a challenging customer at a drop point.
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a safety concern with your vehicle and what action you took.
- ›Describe how you manage your time when you have a mix of local drops and a long-distance hub run in the same day.
Exemples de réponses STAR
Réponses modèles avec la méthode Situation-Tâche-Action-Résultat. À adapter à votre vécu.
Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult delivery situation and how you resolved it.
Describe a shift where you had to adapt quickly to a change in your delivery schedule.