Shoezone
has an opportunity for an
HGV Class 2 Driver
to join our team based in
Distribution Centre in
Leicester
.
You will join us on a
full time, permanent
basis (42 hours worked over a 4 day week) and in return, you will receive thorough training and
competitive salary with excellent benefits.
Us
We are a town centre, retail park and digital footwear retailer, offering low price and high-quality footwear for the whole family, with free next day delivery on all orders, seven days a week. We operate from
270
stores and have approximately
2,100
employees across the UK.
Our store portfolio consists of
61
town centre stores, which stock the core shoezone product range and
162
hybrid town centre stores and
45
larger retail park stores which also stock additional brands such as Skechers, Hush Puppies and Kickers.
, which stocks online exclusive footwear, combined with our store network and marketplaces, ensures a full multi-channel offering for great customer service.
During an average year we sell 14.5 million pairs of shoes per annum at an average retail price of
£13
.
The HGV Class 2 Driver Role
As a driver, you are the vital link between our Warehouse and the Stores, ensuring that the stores receive all their stock at the right time. This position entails work of a physical nature, as you will be required to move stock from the back of the lorry into the Stores. Drivers will report to the Transport Co-ordinator.
Key duties and responsibilities of our HGV Class 2 Driver:
* To drive a company HGV and ensure that it remains roadworthy
* Required to 'handball' stock from the back of the lorry into the store and to load any items that need to be returned to the Distribution Centre from the store.
* Follow the correct driver hours and rules of the road.
* May be required to do lone worker key drops, whereby delivery is out of store hours.
* Overnight stays may be required dependant on the route allocated.
* Ensure that the lorry is kept clean and tidy internally and externally on a weekly basis.
What we're looking for in our HGV Class 2 Driver:
* A Class 2 license is essential
* Required to have an up-to-date Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
* The ability to efficently monitor your driving hours.
* Time Management
Benefits you'll receive as our HGV Class 2 Driver:
* Holidays starting at 22 days which will increase to 26 days after 5 years service
* Profit Share Scheme
* 25% Discount on all our product range
* Birthday Holiday
* Opportunities for Progression and Development
* Workplace pension including life cover
* Access to services of the Retail Trust for emotional support, grants, legal and financial advice
Due to the number of applications we receive, if you haven't heard from us 4 weeks after submitting your application please assume that you have been unsuccessful.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our
HGV Class 2 Driver,
please click
'apply'
today. We would love to hear from you