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🏢 David Watson Transport 📍 Colchester, England 💼 Company - Private
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£42,000 - £50,000
£3,500 - £4,167 / mo
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Location Base
Colchester, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job description

What’s the role?

Working as an HGV Driver, you will be responsible for the transport and delivery of various goods to our customers across the country.

You must be flexible with the hours of work, as your start times may vary. The role does involve nights out and you will be expected to work some weekends.

As we are a FORS Gold operator we are looking for drivers who share our values in terms of safety, professionalism and setting the standards for others to follow.

Duties will include the following:

Ensuring goods are safely secured;
Keeping your vehicle in good condition;
Completing delivery paperwork;

Acting as an ambassador for the company.

Benefits?

As part of our driving workforce, you’ll have access to:

DCPC training during your employment;

Nationally accredited training such as ADR and ITSSAR Forklift;
Free, full uniform;

29 days’ paid holiday (including Bank Holidays);
Additional days’ holiday after 5 years’ service (up to a maximum of 4 additional days);
Private healthcare which qualifies members for discounts

What kind of person are we looking for?

We welcome all new & experienced drivers to join our well established team.

This position requires the following criteria:

To hold a full LGV C+E (Class 1) licence;

To have a valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC)/ Driver CPC;
To own a valid Digital Tachograph Card;

Physically active role;
Good communication skills;
Ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism;

Team player.

What happens next?

If your initial application is successful, you will be invited to attend an interview at the depot; following a formal interview, you will be taken out on a driving assessment.

If you are successful you will be contacted by our HR team to discuss a mutually convenient start date.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £42,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £42,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Colchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)
  • Driver CPC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Location: Colchester, England
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