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HGV1 Driver

Excellent - negotiable depending on experience

Southampton

Full time

Posted: 01 Apr

We are a specialist transport company looking for an experienced Heavy Haulage Driver to join us. It’s your chance to enjoy great rewards and be part of a fantastic team delivering cargo across the UK.

What you’ll get up to as an HGV Driver: 

  • Our HGV Drivers deliver across the country. If you’re keen to travel further, we may offer you opportunities to deliver into northern Europe as well.
  • You will carry a wide variety of loads – mechanical equipment, plant, containers, boats and general cargo – no two days are the same.
  • You’ll make safety your number one priority, adhere to road and tachograph regulations, be professional and friendly with customers.
  • You’ll be based out of our head office in Millbrook, Southampton, which has great road links as well as onsite parking, cycling and welfare facilities.
  • We operate a high quality fleet of regular and specialist equipment. Modern and well-maintained, they offer the latest in driver safety and comfort.
  • You will work with a range of trailers, to include standard, flat, semi low loader and extendable.

What we look for in our HGV Drivers

  • A valid Class 1 HGV licence & CPC
  • Experience in heavy and abnormal transport & driving 65t and or 80t trucks
  • Experience in using flatbeds, semi low-loader, and extendable trailers
  • Used to securing a range of different cargo, machinery and wheeled plant
  • Ready to take the initiative and work as part of a team
  • A passion for delivering excellent customer service

About Us

Williams Shipping is a diverse, family run marine and logistics business, established in 1894. Based in Southampton, but with offices in Pembroke and Aberdeen, we pride ourselves in always providing a first class service to our customers and working to the mantra of “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” We work for a broad range of customers in industries including shipping, marine, energy, defence and construction. Our logistics team operates across the UK and northern Europe.

What we offer our HGV Drivers

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Salary is based on average 50 hours per week. You will mainly be working Monday to Friday. Some weekend working is required. 
  • Weekend working is normally worked on a rota basis (we pay weekend bonuses)
  • Some nights out are required (we pay a very competitive night out rate)
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Simply Health
  • Life Assurance
  • Company events
  • Most importantly an excellent working environment with the opportunity to progress

To Apply:

Please send a copy of your CV to careers@williams-shipping.co.uk

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      Philip Kingston,
      Kingston Building Solutions

    • Thank you for your assistance, it was very much appreciated and a special thank you to Bob who did a fantastic job.

      Jenny Wilkinson,
      Interserve Defence Ltd

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      Bob Sarkar,
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      Andy Jenner,
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      James A Humphrys,
      Environment Agency

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