LGV Class 1 Driver

About Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

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Role Overview
We are recruiting for a LGV Class 1 Driver to join our team at the Derby Findern depot (DE65 6BG). This role offers a salary of £41,597.51 per annum, based on a Monday to Friday shift pattern with start times between 02:00am and 06:00am to suit the needs of the operation.

This role will require an occasional Night out.

Key Responsibilities
As an LGV Class 1 Driver, you will safely and efficiently deliver building related products on behalf of our dedicated Customer’s. We deliver to various sites across the UK.

Adhering to designated routes, you’ll undertake route checks for safety restrictions, planned road works and traffic to ensure your journey will be smooth and efficient.

You will be an effective communicator with a good command of English, ensuring that any issues will be relayed to the traffic office in the first instance. You’ll also demonstrate a professional and courteous manner to internal and external Customers, other road users and colleagues.

What You Will Bring To The Role
• A full, valid LGV Class 1 licence, with a minimum of 12 months commercial driving experience
• No more than 6 points on your licence (SP offences only)
• A good working knowledge of working time regulations
• A CPC Driver qualification
• A current Digital Tachograph Card
• A flexible attitude to working hours
• A good understanding of English
• To be able to work collaboratively within a team environment
• To be able to work independently with the ability to ‘think on your feet’
• The ability to deliver goods safely in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail, ensuring all Documents are completed correctly
• Excellent Customer service skills
• To follow all instructions as required
• The desire to offer a first-class service to our customers
• Able to do at least one night out per week
• Willing to do moderate manual handling

What We Offer
• Salary of £41,597.51 per annum
• Good work/life balance
• New trucks
• Health cash plan
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Free online Fitness Platform, i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
• Employee benefits, i.e., free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, and high street vouchers
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling and Care Concierge Service
• Tailored development and career opportunities

Why Join Us?
At Yusen Logistics you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside talented professionals, and grow your career in an environment that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. However, we encourage candidates to use these tools to enhance their application rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. During the interview process, we expect responses to reflect your own experience, thinking and capabilities.

As a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer, to encourage disabled applicants to apply and to provide an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent, and abilities; Yusen Logistics commit to offer disabled people an interview, if they meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy*. 

*It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable, or appropriate, to interview all disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, we may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.