HGV 1 Driver - Carlisle (4 x 4) - Days
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 food, engineering, and automotive sectors. We pride ourselves for our commitment to create a supportive, encouraging and progressive workplace. We believe in supporting and investing in our employees’ talents to grow and develop within ATL.
As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you’ll be a critical link in our operational chain, ensuring goods are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. You’ll operate to the highest professional standards while representing ATL with pride.
This role will be based from out of our Carlisle depot, working 4 on 4 off between 0700hrs - 1900hrs.
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.
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.
Experience Requirements
Essential
- Class C+E licence
- Valid Driver CPC Digital Tachograph card
- Less than 6 penalty points
Desirable
- Multi-drop delivery experience
- Tug experience/licence