*Job Purpose*
With our headquarters in Gloucester, Direct Online Services is a dynamic and progressive eCommerce-led omnichannel retailer of kitchen products. Founded in 2009, we have enjoyed consistent levels of profitable growth since inception, primarily through our flagship brand Worktop Express, the UK’s #1 online worktop retailer selling over 220,000 worktops per year to our B2C consumer base.
The business recently joined the €1bn+ global materials division of Broadview Holding (alongside Formica, Westag, Trespa, Arpa and Homapal), and are now looking to invest towards the future. We have significant plans to accelerate our growth over the coming years domestically and internationally, in existing and new product categories, both within Direct Online Services and also in collaboration with our Group colleagues.
Our people are a key area of investment for the business, and we are now looking for a Class 1 Driver to join our team and support these exciting growth ambitions, and the challenges that come with a rapidly expanding multifaceted business.
We provide equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure that every candidate can showcase their skills and abilities to their fullest potential.
Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
This role is £16.71 p/h, totalling in £34,578.40 PA.
*Responsibilities *
We have had an exciting opportunity for a Class 1 Driver arise based at our Warrington depot delivering goods to our depots to be delivered the next day.
* Current hours are set from 10am – 8pm, Monday to Friday
* Responsible for ensuring the safe transport of goods to our depots on a daily basis
* Maintaining the vehicle to a high standard and reporting any defects to your line manager
* Would need to be responsible for self-unloading at our satellite depots
* Adhering to Company SHE (Safety, Health, Environmental) Policies and Procedures
* Ensure all operational KPI’s and company requirements are met, tracked and challenged
*Skills and Requirements *
* Have a full Class 1 driving license must be held (Clean license preferred)
* Have a valid driver digital tachograph card
* Must have obtained full driver CPC
* Competent with drivers hours & tachograph regulations
* Competent with working on their own
* Fork lift experience/license would be advantageous, however training will be provided
*Benefits*
* 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing up to 30 with each year of service
* Celebration Day- an extra day off per year to celebrate an occasion that is important to you
* Company pension scheme
* Generous staff and friends&family discount scheme
* Medicash health plan
* Employee Assistance Program
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.71 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Do you have any unspent criminal convictions?
* do you have a full valid UK license with less than 6 points?
Work Location: In person