Job description
An exciting opportunity for a newly qualified HGV driver with limited experience to be supported and receive further training by a well established Haulage company.
Maxim Logistics is a privately owned 3rd party logistics business, offering a UK wide food grade (dedicated) delivery service, utilising our own fleet. With over 20 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry, we deliver to over 2000 delivery points for the food industry sector every week.
Maxim Logistics prides itself on being the best in class in the distribution of food grade products.
We are tailored precisely to our clients’ needs for warehouse and distribution services. The services we provide are of the highest standard and we are underpinned by our BRC accreditation which is the highest merit of competence in the storage and distribution of food products and packaging.
We have a history of developing staff with ambitious, capable colleagues making significant career progression with Maxims.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A ‘can do’ attitude with enthusiasm to learn

THE ROLE

Newly qualified Class 2 Driver to participate in our development programme which progresses over 3 months and leads to a full time Class 2 HGV Driver, the below is the proposed pay scale;
Non HGV Trainee - 1 month - £25,500
HGV Trainee - 3 months - £32,960
Class 2 Driver - Permanently - £37,341
Days - Mon to Friday
Overtime shifts Saturday and Sunday available
You must collect and deliver freight to various points within the UK in a timely and safe manner, whilst maintaining a polite and presentable profile to all colleagues and clients.
There will be 4 weeks spent delivering in a van plus HGV days with our Driver Trainer to help familiarise yourself with the routes in preparation of your step up into the 18T HGV. Once you have driven the 18T HGV for 3 months, you will move to your permanent 26T HGV vehicle, with your Driver Trainer supporting and developing you throughout the whole process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all Health & Safety regulations
• Fully aware and compliant with daily vehicle checks
• Able to carry out occasional handball assignments
• Timely and accurate completion of customer paperwork
• Understanding of pallet control (PCVs)