Manchester Driver

Goldstar is a rapidly expanding Transport & Warehousing company dedicated to providing a fantastic customer experience. Winners of ''Haulier of the Year 2023' awarded by Motor Transport. As a growing and progressive company, we are looking to continue build the best team, to be the face of our brand.

Job Title: HGV Driver

Contract: Permanent

Overtime: Enhanced rate

Location: Manchester - M90 5UX

Salary: £29,744 - £36,876.06 per year, depending on vehicle and shift

Shift: Mon - Fri, 50hrs/wk

Main duties/responsibilities:



• Operating commercial vehicles
• Load and unload goods
• Making sure loads are safely secured
• Following traffic reports and adapting routes if necessary
• Carrying out basic routine maintenance
• Completing delivery paperwork, PDA, Walk around check or any documentation
• Following the compliance, tacho master and other regulations and laws that are applicable

Technical Skills:

• A valid HGV license
• Knowledge of transportation laws and regulations
• Ability to operate HGVs safely and efficiently
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair
• Familiarity with GPS systems and other tracking devices

The successful candidate will:

• Be present with a Positive and Can-do attitude
• Be flexible and reliable
• Minimum 1 year experience of driving HGV
• Have great communication skills
• Be able to provide clean basic Criminal Record Check prior to start date (obtained within 26 weeks)
• Provide a full 5-year checkable history
• Hold a Clean Driving Licence (If the position requires it)
• Hold valid DQC and up to date CPC

What Goldstar can offer you:

• Safe & Secure working environment
• Overtime - at Enhanced rates
• Enhance your driving skills - upgrade your licence schemes
• Full Uniform and PPE provided
• Employee App for booking holiday and logging Overtime
• Driver CPC Training
• Sage Benefits - with discounts on Shopping holidays etc..
• Mental health and Wellbeing - online support