7.5T Northampton Home Delivery Driver

Wincanton PLC; Northampton Copse; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a 7.5 tonnes Driver in Northampton to join their home delivery team. The role involves operating vehicles, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering goods. Candidates must have a C1 licence, Digital Tachograph Card, and Driver CPC, along with a flexible attitude and driving experience. This position offers a salary of £36,270 plus bonuses, holiday, and various benefits.

Benefits

Yearly bonuses

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Uniform and PPE

Access to pension scheme

Share incentive plan

Discounts including breakdown cover and airport parking

Childcare vouchers

Medical cash plans

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid in-date C1 licence.
• Must have a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Must have a Full Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC).
• At least 6 months driving experience required.
• Must be a good timekeeper, capable of working unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles and operate equipment safely and professionally.
• Conduct vehicle and equipment checks before operation.
• Report any delivery issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure health and safety compliance at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Flexibility

Education

C1 licence

Digital Tachograph Card

Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)

Job description

Wincanton are looking for a 7.5 tonnes Driver who has a passion for customer service to join our 2 man home delivery team in Northampton carrying out a mixture of deliveries for our Wickes contract.

The role includes driving vans alongside other vehicle types, as operational needs dictate. Drive Company vehicles and operate Company equipment in a safe and professional manner in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and legislation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Comply with the vehicle security and always standing procedure.
• Carry out vehicle and auxiliary equipment checks prior to the operation of any vehicle, reporting any defects immediately.
• Report any delivery issues or exceptions in a timely manner.
• On return to site, report to the traffic office for full debrief.
• Responsible for the Health and Safety of themselves and others, adhering to safe working practices and the Health & Safety at Work Act, including accident, incident, and damage reporting.

To be considered for this role, you MUST:

• Hold a valid in date C1 licence
• Hold a Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Hold a Full Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
• Have a minimum of 6 months driving experience
• Have a positive, flexible attitude to work
• Be a good timekeeper, with the ability to work unsupervised

Due to the nature of the work, this role is physically demanding, and heavy manual handling is required. It is therefore essential that the successful applicant is capable of carrying out this nature of work.

Working Hours and Benefits:

• Tuesday to Saturday
• Starting between 0400 and 0600
• 45 hours per week
• Overtime paid at basic hourly rate
• Salary £36270 per annum plus yearly bonuses of £1300
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Uniform and PPE
• Access to pension scheme
• Share incentive plan
• Discounts including breakdown cover, airport parking and EE Network
• Childcare vouchers
• Medical cash plans