Job Description
Driver (HGV Class 2 Driver/18 Tonne)Location: Trafford Park, ManchesterPackage: Basic salary up to £30,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefitsHours: Monday to Friday 07:30 - 16:30Sector: Packaging DistributionProtecting what matters, togetherWe're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development.
Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement, at all stages of your career.We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. And additionally, the way we work prioritises work-life balance and flexibility, empowering our colleagues to manage what is most important to them. Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability, and a thirst for learning… so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future.The Driver RoleThis is a full-time role, working Monday-Friday, 07:30 - 16:30 (30 mins for lunch), at our Gottlieb Packaging site in Trafford Park, Manchester.
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Delivery Driver who will also take on warehouse duties as required. You will be working in a small team and usually driving an 18 tonne vehicle (Class 2) vehicle with the necessary licence. You must also be willing and able to undertake warehouse duties when required and ideally hold a current Counter-Balance FLT licence.
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for transporting goods to various locations but will also assist with warehouse tasks.Driver - duties: To usually drive 18 tonne company vehicle (curtain-sider) to deliver to customers or collect from suppliers as required (Northwest only)To comply with daily van checks and weekly records as requiredTo be compliant with all CPC and Tacho requirements as aboveTo deal with company, customer & supplier paperwork relating to goods.To liaise with office and sales staff as requiredWarehouse - duties (when driving not required): The maintenance of warehouse in line with health & safetyTo load/unload vans using pallet truck and fork truckTo clean vansWhat you'll bring Previous experience of multi-drop delivery driving is essentialMust hold a HGV Class 2 licencecounterbalance FLT licence preferred but training can be providedmust be a team player and able to take instruction as well as the ability to work on own initiativecustomer service focussedpolite and professionalmust be flexible to meet the needs of the businessgood geographical knowledge of north- west desirableWhat you'll getFrom the start of your employment, you will be entitled to 23 days of paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays. We also offer a company pension, death in service insurance, free parking, and a competitive starting salary.How to ApplyWe are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold interviews ASAP. Please click ‘apply' to submit your up-to-date CV.All applications will be acknowledged.
If you haven't heard from us within 2-3 weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASETPBN1_UKTJ