Due to winning new business - we are recruiting experienced Class 1 drivers for our prestigious client based in Middlewich. Driving a HGV Class 1 lorry 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.
1. Permanent
2. 4 on 4 off
3. £34,932.17 per annum
4. 42.46 hours per week
5. Start times between 03:30 – 10:00
6. 12 hour shift
7. Prestigious client
8. Single and double deck delivery retuning back to base
9. Local onsite shunting will also be required
10. All drivers are required to be flexible to work nights out when needed
11. Shift premiums paid for overtime and nights out
12. All successful candidates will be required to have a BPSS and a Criminal Records Check covering a full five year period
How will you contribute?
13. Responsible for the accurate, timely movement and delivery of our customers’ products.
14. Adhering to safe working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times.
15. Checking secure load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.
16. Provide excellent customer service at all times and to take ownership of customer issues on delivery.
17. Be aware of the vehicle defects and bring to the attention of Transport Office as necessary.
18. Attend essential training in order to carry out the Driver role.
What will you bring?
19. Must have valid in date Class 1 licence
20. Must have valid in date CPC
21. Must hold Digital tachograph card
22. Must have minimum 12 months Class 1 driving experience
23. Must not have more than 6 points on licence
24. Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills
25. Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised
26. Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering 1st class customer service
27. Must have good communication skills and a flexible can do attitude to work
28. Must have a good geographical knowledge
For every driver that you refer, you can earn an impressive £1,000 (subject to conditions)
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to a generous salary, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.
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