Class 1 Driver

ENGINEERINGUK; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in distribution seeks a skilled Driver for a full-time role in Hatfield. As an LGV 1 driver, you will deliver to cash and carry branches, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective communication with customers. Applicants must have significant driving experience and relevant qualifications. Benefits include employee discounts and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Employee discounts at Tesco

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Health checks at Tesco Pharmacy

Qualifications

• At least 2 years driving experience required.
• Valid Digital Tachograph mandatory.
• Must hold full CAT C+E (Class 1) licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods to cash and carry branches.
• Communicate effectively with site and external customers.
• Report all vehicle defects.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of Working Time Regulations

Geographical knowledge

Tail lift operation

Single/multi-drop experience

Education

CPC Card

Tools

Digital Tachograph

LGV CAT C+E licence

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View more categories View less categories Sector Distribution and Warehouse Role Driver Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

Drivers will be required to work 45 hours plus overtime per week, any five from seven days but must include Monday and Friday, so there will be some weekend working at premium rates.

LGV 1 drivers will be delivering to cash and carry branches all over the South and must have at least 2 years driving experience. All applicants must be CPC qualified to be considered for this role.

Applicants will not be considered if they have more than 6 points on their licence, 'Careless Driving', prosecution for mobile phone use or drink driving or have failed to comply with 'Construction of Use'.

**Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test**

You will be a UK resident (we are unable to assist people with VISAs) and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift.

You will be responsible for

• Effective verbal and written communication with site and external customers
• Having knowledge of the Working Time Regulations, ensuring driving hours remain compliant week to week
• Being responsible for the reporting of all vehicle defects.

You will need

• Knowledge of tachograph rules and regulations
• Geographical knowledge
• Tail lift operation
• Single/multi-drop experience
• Vehicle compliant
• Must have a valid Digital Tachograph
• Must hold full CAT C+E (Class 1) licence
• Must hold valid Drivers Qualification Card (CPC Card)

Full induction in Booker procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work will be given to the successful candidates.

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