HGV 1 Driver - Carlisle (Days)

• Location Brunthill Road,Kingstown Industial Estate,Carlisle, CA3 0EH,United Kingdom
• Job Category HGV Class 1 Driver
• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Contact Name Robert Peters

Description

At Ascott Transport Limited (ATL), we don't just move freight; we move industries. As a fast-growing, family-owned transport specialist, we deliver precision-led distribution solutions for some of the UK's most recognised brands across the food, engineering, and automotive sectors.

We're proud to create a supportive, encouraging, and progressive workplace where people can build long-term careers. At ATL, we invest in our employees' talents, helping them grow, develop, and progress within the business.

We are now looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our expanding team on day shifts.

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you'll play a vital role in our operation, ensuring goods are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. You'll work to the highest professional standards while representing ATL with pride on the road and at customer sites.

ATL offers a professional, supportive environment where your contribution is recognised and valued.
This is a hybrid role. Whilst it will be primarily be a day role, there will be the distinct possibility of nights out. As such, we require someone that is happy to take on the hybrid role of day driver/tramper.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivering goods in line with manifest instructions
• Obtaining customer signatures as proof of delivery
• Completing daily vehicle and trailer defect checks
• Carrying out full vehicle safety checks in line with DVSA requirements
• Communicating clearly with the Transport Office and customers
• Loading, unloading, and securing goods safely and efficiently
• Ensuring vehicles are parked securely and kept clean and tidy
• Complying with Health & Safety procedures, SSOW, and all relevant legislation
• Working flexibly as part of a high-performing team
• Understanding and adhering to RTD, EU regulations and our Operator's Licence responsibilities
• Occasional handballing may be required, always within Manual Handling Guidelines.
• Possible nights out as and when required

Experience Requirements

• Class C+E licence
• Valid Driver CPC Digital Tachograph card
• Less than 6 penalty points
• 2+ years' commercial Class 1 driving experience
• Tug experience/licence

What We Offer

We believe people perform at their best when they feel supported, valued, and secure. That's why we offer a benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work-life balance, and financial peace of mind:

30 Days Annual Leave - Supporting rest, recharge, and balance.

Free On-Site Parking - Making your commute simpler and more convenient.

Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Package - Providing access to resources that support both physical and mental wellbeing.