Salary: Competitive + driver bonus scheme/fully-funded continued CPC held on a working day once qualified
Contract: Full-time, permanent once you successfully complete the programme
Working hours: Average of 44.75 hours per week - normally Mon-Fri, 5am-2.30pm, plus alternate Sat mornings, 5am-9.30am
Whether you are starting out or looking for a career change, here's your chance to kick-start your future as a fully qualified large goods vehicle driver (category C, Class 2) working for a genuinely friendly business. If you have the drive to succeed and a positive ‘can do' attitude to work (we get some great customer feedback on our drivers!) then read on…
About the Trainee LGV Driver role
This is a physically demanding job: collecting commercial waste from businesses in and around the Oxfordshire area. First things first, you will learn to drive and operate a variety of vehicles, including waste wheelers, front-end loaders and roll-on-roll-offs. Once you're progressing well, you'll be registered for LGV training, which will include attending training days and tests.
We have our own brilliant Transport Training team with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and they will be there to support, guide and build your confidence along the way. You will learn the rounds as a mate and go out with experienced drivers.
What we're looking for in our Trainee LGV Driver
To apply, you must have had a full car driving licence for at least 6 months
An appetite to learn and the ability to take instruction and constructive criticism
Why Grundon – and what's in it for you
We believe in nurturing talent and offer plenty of training and professional development opportunities.
You can expect a perks and benefits package that includes:
Discretionary company bonuses
Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover
31 days' annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday
Ready to join us?
We interview as soon as strong applications come in, so don't wait – apply now to become our next Trainee LGV Driver.
Please note: A written multiple-choice test (which will include questions on driving rules and regulations, including The Highway Code) and practical driving assessment in a van or car will form part of the interview process.
Click apply now – we look forward to hearing from you!
(Please note: No agencies)
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