Job Title: Class 1 (Primary) Driver | Location: Dagenham (RM9 6RH)
Shift pattern: Average 48 hours per week, 4 on 4 off 3 on 3 off (including bank holidays if falls on your shift). Start times range between 12.00 am - 06.00am (12.00 hours per shift)
As our next Class 1 Driver, you’ll be part of an award-winning logistics team and dedicated network of Drivers, committed to safely delivering our iconic Hovis products on time, in full and ready to hit the supermarket shelves!
You’ll be an early bird and not the type to enjoy a traditional ‘9 til 5’ driving role. You enjoy interacting with customers, building strong relationships that reflect our values of Quality, Accountability and Trust. This role gives you that exceptional work-life balance as you will have more than half the year off work (yes, really)!
As part of our award-winning Logistics operation, your shift will start with loading your vehicle before hitting the road to complete deliveries to our warehouses and third-party customers, handling our short shelf-life products with care and efficiency. Working with a team of dedicated individuals, you’ll be responsible for providing first class customer service, building rapport with our customers and utilising the latest logistics technology whilst working in a safe manner.
To excel with us, you'll need to be friendly, hardworking and reliable, an ambassador for the Hovis brand!
Do you have?
* LGV Cat C+E (HGV Class 1) Licence with a maximum of 6 points
* Full Driver CPC Qualification & Digital Tachograph Card
* You’ll have good knowledge of the highway code; driver working hours and enjoy talking to our customers.
At Hovis, we are proud of our fantastic culture. We believe in putting a smile on people's faces through expert baking and investing in our people. We make and deliver bakery products with the goal of continuing to grow into different areas and creating more opportunities for everyone.
Joining Hovis, you’ll be part of a business that gives back to the local community by assisting and supplying food banks. We’re also here to support you and your development, with pathways to support your progression into management roles as well as ongoing fully funded CPC training.
We have a range of shifts available – please click to apply. We can’t wait to hear from you!
The Benefits and Perks...
* Healthcare cash back plan for you and your partner at no cost to you
* The equivalent of 6 weeks' holiday with the option to trade in up to 2 bank holidays for additional leave
* Three levels of pension scheme to choose from
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Life Assurance
* Close to A13, easily accessible from M25 and A406
* Good public transport links & free, secure on-site parking
* Ongoing fully funded CPC training and career development opportunities, including progression into management roles
People stay with our business because of our commitment to our employees and the community. We are an employer of choice because of the accountability and quality we offer, and we are known for the opportunities for growth and development that we provide.