HGV Class 1 Driver / Shunter

at  Buy It Direct

HGV CLASS 1 LORRY DRIVER

Location: Huddersfield
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour
At Buy It Direct, we’re looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 lorry driver to join our team at our Huddersfield distribution centre.

Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Yard shunting
• Trailer movements on and off-site and out on the road
• General tasks to ensure the safe and compliant operation of our vehicles

This is a full-time, permanent position, working an 8-hour day shift. Occasionally, longer shifts may be required to meet business needs. A significant portion of your day will involve activities other than driving.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely manoeuvre trailers into loading/unloading positions
• Transport stock between sites
• Inspect vehicles for defects and safety issues, reporting to the Transport Department (including various units and trailers based at the Huddersfield site)
• Perform vehicle-check standards and carry out gate checks on departing units and trailers
• Drive the shunter unit to haul trailers on the road as required (manual gearbox)
• Transport trailers to/from garages
• Replace minor parts (e.g., straps, bulbs) and perform wheel changes on 3.5-tonne vans
• Report defects, accidents, and other incidents promptly
• Maintain a high standard of vehicle and equipment cleanliness and condition
• Follow work instructions, planned routes, arrival times, and site health and safety rules
• Adhere to driving rules and regulations, including size/weight limits, route designations, and break periods, while complying with company policies
• Use your initiative to work with minimal supervision
• Drive defensively and avoid risks that could lead to product or vehicle damage

Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Yard shunting
• Trailer movements on and off-site and out on the road
• General tasks to ensure the safe and compliant operation of our vehicle