Class 1 HGV Drivers

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Thatcham

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GBP 21,000 - 26,000

Full time

44 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform
Loyalty bonus
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Pension scheme
Training & development

Job summary

Woodland Group is recruiting a Class 1 HGV Driver/Shunter Driver for nights at our site in Thatcham, Berkshire. The role alternates between driving and shunting with a Monday–Thursday pattern and occasional overtime on Saturdays.

The successful candidate will hold a full HGV licence (1+ year), have some multi-drop experience, and possess a valid CPC and tachograph card. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

  • Hold a full HGV licence (minimum 1 year).
  • Some multi-drop experience.
  • Current Driver CPC and tachograph card (digital).
  • Conscientious and flexible towards hours.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Class 1 HGV and perform shunting duties.
  • Work nights with a Monday–Thursday pattern.
  • Occasionally work Saturdays on overtime as required.

Skills

HGV Licence
Multi-drop experience
Conscientious
Flexible hours

Tools

Driver CPC
Digital tachograph card

Job description

Class 1 HGV Driver/Shunter Driver

Location: Thatcham, Berkshire

Shift: Nights

Working Pattern: Monday:Thursday

Pay: A GBP 514 per week

Overtime: Available, including weekends

Woodland Logistics are recruiting a Class 1 HGV Driver/Shunter Driver on nights at our site in Thatcham, Berkshire.

Shift Pattern
  • Monday to Thursday: 21:30:06:30
  • Some Saturdays required on overtime: 06:00:14:00
  • Alternating between Driving and Shunting
Pay Rates
  • Monday to Friday: A GBP 14.50 per hour
  • Saturday: A GBP 20.05 per hour
  • Sunday: A GBP 26.77 per hour
Signing:On Bonus
  • A GBP 1,000 signing:on bonus : paid over 8 instalments following successful completion of 6:month probation
What We Offer
  • Respectful managers, clean premises and clear communication
  • Full uniform
  • Loyalty bonus
  • SNAP account use
  • Woodland own sites available for overnight parking, providing excellent canteen, rest, leisure and bathroom facilities
  • Driver CPC : free of charge
  • 3:day initial induction to the business, explaining safety measures, policies, customer needs and expectations
  • Training available by the internal Woodland training team
  • Generous holiday allowance which rises with service
  • Recognition awards and incentives
  • Length of service incentives
  • Enhanced occupational maternity pay
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Health cash plan
  • Mental health and stress hotline
  • Retail discounts and awards
  • Discounted health club membership
  • Real career opportunities
  • To be part of a fast:moving exciting company with a great team of people
  • And much more
The Successful Candidate Will Need
  • To hold a full HGV Licence for a minimum of 1 year
  • To have some multi:drop experience
  • To hold a digital tacho driver smart card and a current, in:date CPC card
  • To be conscientious and flexible towards work and hours

At Woodland Group success is down to our dedicated and experienced teams right across the globe. We create safe spaces for collective growth : regardless of background. We embrace differences and believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person can bring to Woodland. We deliver opportunities across a wide variety of roles all over the world, from entry level to senior management, behind the steering wheel, in IT and tech or eCommerce. Every Woodlander has access to training and development courses and can drive their own success forward, to realise their full potential.

Woodland Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and a member of the Disability Confidence Scheme. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessible interviews to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

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