Class 1 Driver

Vets for Pets; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive pay

Annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday extra day

Pension plan

Health insurance

Life assurance

Staff discount

Pet treats

Job summary

Pets at Home is seeking Class 1 drivers for our Stafford Fulfilment Centre. This 24/7 transport role involves store deliveries and trunk work, with shifts that include nights and a premium for night hours.

Applicants should hold a full HGV C+E licence, a valid tachograph card and Driver CPC/DQC, plus strong communication skills and up-to-date knowledge of tachograph regulations. Attractive pay and benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence required.
• HGV C+E (class 1) licence and tachograph card must be held.
• Driver CPC / DQC certification required.
• Strong communication and awareness of driver legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conducting efficient driver checks.
• Carrying out retail store deliveries or trunk work.
• Delivering on time, legally and safely.
• Flexible to do a variety of work.

Skills

Full clean driving licence

HGV C+E (class 1) licence

Digital tachograph card

Driver CPC / DQC

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of tachograph legislation

Job description

Class 1 Driver - Stafford Fulfilment Centre

We are motivated to find the best talent in the Logistics & Distribution industry. Right now, we are looking for Class1 drivers to join our Transport Team at our Fulfilment Centre in Stafford.

Shifts

Shift patterns: 4 on 4 off OR 5 on 3 off
Shift start times: Between 22.00 - 02.00

Pay

Your basic rate of pay per day: £160.26 - £233.96
Plus night shift premium between the hours of 22:00-04:00
Plus moffett skills payment (If applicable)

The Role

The Driver vacancy would suit individuals who have a demonstrable, driving history within the transport industry, within a people-oriented, 24/7 multi-site operation. This is a great platform to further your transport career.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting efficient driver checks
• Carrying out retail store deliveries or trunk work
• Delivering on time, but always legal and safely, making sure our reputation for excellence includes driving
• Flexible to do a variety of work

What you will bring

• A full clean driving licence
• Hold a full HGV C+E (class 1) licence
• A digital tachograph card.
• Hold a valid driver qualification card (DQC) / Driver CPC
• Effective communication skills
• Up to date experience and working knowledge in driver legislation such as Tachograph or similar

What you will get in return

• Attractive rates of pay.
• Annual Leave (including Bank holidays), with an increase after 2 years continuous service.
• An extra day’s holiday when it is your birthday.
• Stakeholder pension plan
• Personal Health Insurance scheme (if in Pension Scheme)
• Life assurance
• 20% Pets at Home discount scheme after 12 weeks service
• Pets’ “Treats” voluntary benefits package

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!