Class 1 Driver

Eurocell Plc; Shipley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading uPVC products company in the UK is seeking a Class 1 Driver to handle the collection and delivery of UPVC plastic across the country. This role involves coordinating with the Transport Manager to ensure timely deliveries, loading and unloading vehicles, and providing cover for other drivers. A valid Driver's CPC and a Cat 1 licence are required, alongside a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to handle medium to heavy lifting. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Overnight rate paid

25 days holiday plus statutory

Free Healthcare plan

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit

Free Life Assurance Plan

Christmas shutdown

Eurocell Share Save Scheme

Company Pension Plan

Employee discount on products

High street retailer discounts

Training and career development

Care First Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague Referral Programme

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's CPC and at least 1 year of experience driving.
• Must possess a Category 1 licence.
• Tacho card is required.
• No more than 3 penalty points on the licence.
• Ability to handle medium to heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver UPVC plastic across various locations.
• Shunt internal bag loads between sites.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Provide cover for Skip Lorry and Tanker when needed.
• Ensure timely product deliveries and collections in collaboration with Transport Manager.

Skills

Driver's CPC

1 year of experience

Cat 1 licence

Tacho card

Comfortable with medium to heavy lifting

Job description

Company & Location

Eurocell PLC – a stock market listed PLC and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset; we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us. Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.

Job Role

Class 1 Driver (Up to 44 Tonne) – responsible for collecting and delivering UPVC plastic in various containers from around the country, bringing back to the site at Ilkeston. Deliver and collect products professionally, efficiently and effectively. Coordinate with the Transport Manager to ensure timings are met. Load and unload vehicles. Provide holiday and sickness cover for running the Skip Lorry and Tanker (training provided). Looking to drive your career forward? Our client is needing skilled drivers to steer the delivery team toward success! If you're driven by customer service and love being on the road, this is your stop. Pay: £14.95 plus ...

Working Hours

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 06:00–18:00.

Compensation

£15.07 per hour.

Qualifications

• Driver's CPC and 1 year of experience.
• Cat 1 licence.
• Tacho card.
• No more than 3 penalty points on licence.
• Comfortable with medium to heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and delivering UPVC plastic in different containers from around the country, bringing back to the site at Ilkeston.
• Internal bag loads to be shunted between sites at Ilkeston, Alfreton and Selby.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for running the Skip Lorry and Tanker.
• Deliver and collect products in a professional, efficient and effective manner.
• Liaise with the Transport Manager to ensure timings are met at all times.

Benefits

• You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary.
• Overnight rate paid if / when needed.
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays – normally 33 days in total each year.
• Free Healthcare plan for all employees.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit.
• Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates.
• Company Pension Plan.
• Employee discount on Eurocell products.
• Discounts across many well‑known online and high street retailers.
• A blend of training, including e‑learning and on‑the‑job training to help your career development.
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice.
• Colleague Referral Programme – we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team.
• Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career.

Alternative Role: Foiling Operative

Hours: Monday – Thursday (Apply online only).

Salary: £12.21 per hour plus benefits.

Benefits: Healthcare Cash Plan, 3x Salary Life Assurance, High Street Discounts, Staff Discount.