Job Description
Blue Arrow Exeter are recruiting Class 2 drivers to work for one of the UK's market leading retailers to work from their depot in Exeter. The roles are temp to perm - after 12 weeks you will be offered a permanent contract directly with the client. The client is happy to accept newly qualified drivers so it's a great opportunity to build your experience and work for a company that will look after you and invest their time and money in your progression.\n\nAll drivers will have to pass a drug and alcohol test (and be happy to be re-tested occasionally) and also undergo a Disclosure Scotland (DBS) clearance.
The company has a strict anti drugs and alcohol policy and conduct random drug and alcohol tests for 2-3 staff every day.\n\nThe start times for the roles will be between 4am-6am and you will be completing around 50 hours per week on average. The roles are Monday to Friday only - no weekend work will be involved.\n\nThe pay rate is £17.00 per hour. The starting annual salary once you get the contract will be £42,432 + overtime + quarterly bonuses.\n\nPlease note that the roles are very physical and 60% of your day will be spent loading and unloading the products.
You will be working with a drivers mate at all times.\n\nAs a Class 2 delivery driver, your duties will include:\n\nCompleting up to 5 deliveries daily\nManual loading and unloading - extensive training will be provided\nCompleting relevant paperwork\nUsing PODs\nProviding excellent customer service\n\nCandidate requirements:\n\nCategory C driving licence, up to date CPC and Digi Tacho cards\nNo more than 6 points on your driving licence and only for minor offences\nPhysical fitness\nReliability and trustworthiness\nGood customer service skills and willingness to represent client's values\nGood level of spoken English\n\nAll drivers will need to pass a driving assessment (theory and practical test as well as a drug & alcohol test) and complete 1 week's worth of training (mainly manual handling and safe lifting practices) before starting to drive yourself.\n\nBenefits of working for the client:\n\nIf you are a newly qualified driver - this is an excellent opportunity to gain skills\nExcellent pay rates\nInternal promotions\n"Family like" atmosphere\nUniform and PPE provided by the client\n25 days of annual leave + statutory bank holidays\nClosure between Christmas and New Year\n\nIf the roles sound of your interest, please apply online or, alternatively, please call Hannah on (phone number removed), alternatively you can email \n\nBlue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people