HGV Class 1, Days & Nights Driving a Class 1 vehicle in a safe manner, Delivering Caged or palletised goods to RDC’s or 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.
Description for Internal Candidates
PERMANENT ROLE – CLASS 1 DRIVER DAYS & NIGHTS
We have an exciting opportunity for Class 1 drivers to join our People Campus working within Argos Kettering, (NN14 1UB) and Sainsbury Northampton (NN4 9BX) located in and around the Kettering and Northampton area.
1. Basic pay - £18.50 per hour
2. Contracted hours per week – flexible to suit the employee
3. Shift pattern – flexible or part time
4. Days & Nights shifts available
5. Lunar or weekly paid
Benefits Include:
6. Company pension scheme
7. Shares scheme
8. Cycle to Work scheme
9. Wellbeing and benefits portal
10. High street, Online Stores and Restaurant Discounts
What we expect from our drivers:
11. Flexibility to work within Argos Kettering, (NN14 1UB), and Sainsbury Northampton (NN4 9BX) located in and around the Kettering and Northampton area.
12. Responsible for the accurate, timely movement and delivery of our customers’ products
13. Adhering to safe working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times
14. Securing load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage
15. Provide excellent customer service at all times and to take ownership of customer issues on delivery
16. Carry out multi-drop deliveries within the delivery window in a safe manner
17. Be aware of the vehicle defects and bring to the attention of Transport Office as necessary
18. Attend essential training in order to carry out the Driver role
19. To provide support in the Yard as required by the Transport Office
20. Adhering to Driving legislation and professional competence standards.
21. A flexible approach to working patterns and start times to meet business needs
22. Motivated and committed with high personal and professional standards
23. Adhere to and promote Health & Safety values
What will you bring?
24. Must hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence
25. Must hold a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC Card)
26. Must hold a Digital Tachograph card
27. Must not have more than 6 points on your licence
28. Must have recent 2 years Class 1 driving experience
29. Must have excellent customer service skills
30. Previous retail and commercial driving experience is desirable
31. You must be confident, engaging, polite and friendly
32. You must be understanding, calm, professional and a team player
33. Be flexible in relation to shifts and duties
34. Be able to provide a time critical delivery service in line with targets agreed with customer and Wincanton
What do 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 safety equipment, customer discount card, access to a company pension scheme with employer contributions and other optional schemes you may wish to join. These are just some of the reasons which make Wincanton a great place to work!
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.