Overview
Job Description: HGV Class 1 Driver. A new and dynamic opportunity has arisen within our operations team on site at Coventry that we operate on behalf of our client. Driving a HGV Class 1 curtain side lorry, double decker or box trailer vehicle in a safe manner. Delivering Caged or palletised goods to stores, ensuring that the loads are secured correctly and that the goods are delivered on time, offloaded in the correct manner, paperwork is signed, and any agreed waste or cages is collected to be returned.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for the accurate, timely movement and delivery of our customers'' products.
* Adhering to safe working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times.
* Securing load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.
* Provide excellent customer service at all times and to take ownership of customer issues on delivery.
* Carry out multi-drop deliveries within the delivery window in a safe manner.
* Be aware of the vehicle defects and bring to the attention of Transport Office as necessary.
* Attend essential training in order to carry out the Driver role.
* Scanning deliveries at delivery points using company scanners
Qualifications & Requirements
* Must have valid in date Class 1 licence
* Must have valid in date CPC
* Must hold Digital tachograph card
* Must have a minimum of 6 months Class 1 driving experience
* Must not have more than 6 points on licence
* Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills
* Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised
* Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering 1st class customer service
* Must have effective communication skills and a flexible can do attitude to work
* Must have a good geographical knowledge
Compensation & Schedule
* £43,709.51 per annum
* £17.51 per hour
* Overtime paid at hourly rate plus £60 premium, and annual £457.60 responsibility payment
* 48 hour week contract
* 9.6 hours per day approx
* Start time between 02:00-04:00
* 5 days out of 7
* 8 week rota: 4 x weeks Monday - Friday, 3 x Tuesday to Saturday, 1 x Tuesday to Friday
* Store delivery
* Between 1-6 drops per shift
* Flexible for potential night out
What we offer
We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary. Benefits include access to a company pension scheme with employer contributions and other optional schemes you may wish to join. Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. We provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Our Culture & Benefits include a safety-first working environment, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits including online discount platform, onsite parking and more. Our commitment to equality of opportunity is described below.
About Us
Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country with 20,000 colleagues working across more than 200 sites. Wincanton provides services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer \'dark stores\'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.
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