PERMANENT ROLE – CLASS 1 DRIVER £40,703.52 per annum
We have an exciting opportunity for Class 1 drivers to join our busy Howden's transport team from our Hemel Hempstead depot.
* Contracted to 44 hours per week
* Start times between 05:00 - 06:00
* Overtime paid at time and a half after contracted hours
* Monthly pay
Benefits include:
* Uniform
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Access to various high street and restaurant discounts
* Extensive well-being programs accessible to all employees
Referral bonus: Earn £1,000 for each driver you refer (conditions apply).
Driver responsibilities:
* Accurate, timely movement and delivery of products
* Delivering caged or palletised goods to RDCs or stores
* Signing paperwork and collecting waste or cages for return
* Adhering to safe working practices to ensure safety
* Securing trailer loads to prevent damage
* Providing excellent customer service and ownership of issues
* Carrying out multi-drop deliveries within the delivery window
* Monitoring vehicle defects and reporting to the Transport Office
* Attending essential training
* Supporting yard operations as required
* Following driving legislation and standards
* Maintaining flexibility in working patterns and start times
* Upholding high personal and professional standards
* Promoting health and safety values
Candidate requirements:
* Valid HGV Class 1 license
* Driver CPC (DCPC) card
* Digital Tachograph card
* No more than 6 points on license
* Recent 2 years Class 1 driving experience
* Excellent customer service skills
* Previous retail and commercial driving experience (desirable)
* Confident, engaging, polite, friendly
* Calm, professional, team player
* Flexible with shifts and duties
* Ability to provide time-critical delivery services
We offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, online discounts, onsite parking, and career development opportunities.
Our values: Thoughtful, Aiming High, Prepared.
Our commitment:
We promote equality of opportunity and strive for an inclusive environment where colleagues feel supported and valued. We celebrate diversity and welcome your application.
About Wincanton:
Wincanton is a leading UK supply chain partner with over 20,000 colleagues across 200+ sites, providing comprehensive supply chain solutions including storage, distribution, eFulfilment, and more.
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