Class 1 Driver

William Jackson Food Group; Nelson; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food distributor as a Class 1 Driver at a depot in Nelson, England. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and various employee benefits. Responsibilities include driving vehicles, managing paperwork, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates need essential qualifications such as a Class 1 licence and CPC & Digi-Tacho Card.

Benefits

Free car park onsite

Generous employee discounts on all products

One day off for volunteering

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Good understanding of driver’s hours and working time regulations.
• Experience of driving in the UK and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class 1 vehicles transporting products nationwide.
• Complete all paperwork to comply with regulations.
• Maintain a safe vehicle by reporting defects.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Can-do attitude

Education

Full CPC & Digi-Tacho Card

HGV / LGV Class 1 licence

Job description

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Class 1 Driver - Nelson Depot - Competitive Annual Salary

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the transport team at our Nelson Depot as a Class 1 Driver.

There are full time (5 nights per week) and part time (2, 3 or 4 nights per week) opportunities available.

Hours of work: Start time between 9:30pm-1:00am until the route is finished.

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.
• Fulfil all company and statutory Health & Safety, security and emergency procedures, ensuring own and others health and safety at all times.
• Ensure that you adhere to UK driving laws at all times.
• Raise any vehicle defects immediately with the depot management team or mechanic.
  
  

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.
• HGV / LGV Class 1 licence are essential.
• Good understanding of driver’s hours and working time regulations
• Experience of driving in the UK and related legislation.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Can-do attitude with the ability to work under your own initiative.
  
  

Let us tell you some more goodies you would receive as a driver:

• Free car park onsite
• Generous employee discounts on all our products
• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• 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 things like financial, health and wellbeing advice.
  
  

About Us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK fresh food distributors using the finest ingredients we support chefs with quality ingredients. We offer pre prepared veg items to our customers which is an integral part of our service.

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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