Benefits and Pay:
· Full time permanent role, 45 hours per week
· Salary of £35,080.00
· Discretionary Profit Related Pay based on company profits and performance
· Training & Development opportunities
· Workplace Wellbeing Initiative
· Long service rewards
· Instant access to a free, 24/7, confidential GP service for all Pedigree colleagues and their family
· Pension Scheme after 2 months service
After 3 months service:
· Life Insurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Staff discount on Pet Products
The Role
Our LGV Drivers do more than a 'driving job'. It's about ensuring our customers get the best impression of our business. You are the 'face' of our business, not just our delivery driver. It's all about making a good impression with your appearance, manner and the look of your vehicle. Ensuring goods are delivered in a first-class condition, completing all necessary paperwork and above all, leaving everyone you meet with a really positive impression of you and our business.
Your Key Responsibilities
· Check the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage
· Complete vehicle daily checks
· Ensure with that the load is correct against the customers' orders
· Ensure that on arrival the delivery is safe to make and respect customer's property
· Customer liaison of where the delivery is required
· Provide excellent customer service
· Handle customer issues on delivery effectively and contact Transport if required, at the time of delivery
· Carry out multi-drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner
· Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with the law
· Drive within the tachograph law and driver hours limits
· Look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage
· Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab
· Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company's accident reporting procedure
· Attend essential training in order to carry out the driver role
· To provide support in the Yard and Warehouse as required
· Adhere to all company policies and procedures, to include the Company Standards of Performance and Health and Safety Policy.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Person Specification
· Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points on your license
· High levels of Health and Safety standards
· Numerate and literate
· A valid LGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
· A valid CPC Card and Digi Tachograph card
· Previous experience completing multi-drop deliveries
· Excellent verbal communication
· Ability to communicate effectively with Customers and Colleagues
· Diligent attention to detail
· Ability to work under pressure
· Flexibility
· Willing to work with the team, executing tasks, when the business requires.
Attributes
· Proven work experience as a LGV Driver
* Have attained a full understanding of tachograph legislation
· Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
· Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations
· Valid truck driving licence
· Excellent communicator
· Self-starter and highly motivated with high energy levels
· Strong attention to detail and compliance.
Skills
· Be Eligible to work in the UK
· Full Valid UK Cat C Drivers Licence
· Valid Drivers CPC and Digi Tacho Cards are a must also
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,080.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Experience:
* Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* Driver CPC (required)
Work Location: In person