HGV Class 1 Driver
Wincanton PLC
HGV Class 1 Driver
£33428
Wincanton PLC, Middlewich, Cheshire East
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 26 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: f3a50008bca34bdfb27069f876a2e8e8
Full Job Description
Due to winning new business - we are recruiting experienced Class 1 drivers for our prestigious client based in Middlewich. Working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern in a safe manner ensuring that the loads are secured correctly and that the goods are delivered on time, offloaded in the correct manner, and ensuring all paperwork is signed.,
- All drivers are required to be flexible to work nights out when needed.
- All successful candidates will be required to have a BPSS and a Criminal Records Check covering a five year period
- Responsible for the accurate, timely movement and delivery of our customers' products.
- Adhering to safe working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times.
- Securing load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.
- Provide excellent customer service at all times and to take ownership of customer issues on delivery.
- Be aware of the vehicle defects and bring to the attention of Transport Office as necessary.
- Attend essential training in order to carry out the Driver role.
Must have valid in date Class 1 licence - Must have valid in date CPC
- Must hold Digital tachograph card
- Must have minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience
- Must not have more than 6 points on licence
- Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills
- Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised
- Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering 1st class customer service
- Must have good communication skills and a flexible can do attitude to work
- Must have a good geographical knowledge, Disability Confident
- 6 months fixed term contract
- 4 on 4 off
- Start times between 04:00 - 12:00
- £33,427.91 pro-rata
- £2,000 retention bonus paid for completing 6 month contract
- 42.46 hours per week
- £18.93 - Overtime rate for hours worked after 184 hours
- £26.20 - Night out rate
- Prestigious client, We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary. Benefits include full uniform, safety equipment, customer discount card, access to a company pension scheme with employer contributions and other optional schemes you may wish to join. These are just some of the reasons which make Wincanton a great place to work!
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
For every driver that you refer, you can earn an impressive £1,000 (subject to conditions)