Class 1 Driver

TN United Kingdom; Nelson; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Class 1 Driver in Nelson, where you will transport products across the UK and ensure compliance with regulations. This role offers an exciting chance to be part of a dedicated team in the hospitality industry, providing essential ingredients to restaurant kitchens. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you will manage your time effectively while enjoying a range of benefits, including volunteering days and generous discounts. Embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values diversity and personal growth.

Benefits

Volunteering day off

Generous product discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Charity donation through pay

Employee assistance services

Free meals from food van

Qualifications

• Essential full CPC & Digi-Tacho Card required.
• Good understanding of driver’s hours and working time regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 vehicles between depots nationwide.
• Complete paperwork to comply with regulations.
• Maintain vehicle safety by reporting defects.

Skills

Full CPC & Digi-Tacho Card

Understanding of driver’s hours regulations

Experience driving in the UK

Can-do attitude

Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity to join our Nelson Transport Team as a Class 1 Driver.

What you will do:

• Drive Class 1 vehicles transport product between Nelson Main Site and our other depots nationwide.
• Complete all paperwork sufficiently and on time to comply with regulations.
• Manage your time effectively to ensure jobs are completed within the expected times.
• Maintain a safe vehicle through reporting of defects and issues in the correct manner to the right departments.

Due to the nature of the role, working hours will include Saturdays and Bank Holidays in accordance with the rota.

What you will need:

• Full CPC & Digi-Tacho Card are essential.
• Good understanding of driver’s hours and working time regulations
• Experience of driving in the UK and related legislation.
• Can-do attitude with the ability to work under your own initiative.

Let us tell you some more benefits you would receive:

• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• Generous discounts on our products
• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on various matters such as financial, health and wellbeing advice.
• We treat our teams to a free meal every few months, from our visiting fish & chip van, to freshly made bacon baps from our in-house chefs

About us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK food distributors in the hospitality industry. We provide fruit, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat, store cupboard essentials and everything else chefs will need in their restaurant kitchen. Thanks to our highly skilled team, we also offer pre-prepared veg and freshly-made pasta which is a key part of our service.

From our humble beginnings in 1961 supplying potatoes to local pubs and restaurants, 60 years later we now supply over 1,200 restaurant kitchens across the country with amazing ingredients.

We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long-standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it's like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet... go on... why not give it a whirl? Good luck!