Class 2 Drivers ! £17 per hour - new passes welcome

Blue Arrow; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting Class 2 drivers for a leading retailer in Exeter. This temporary-to-permanent role offers £17 per hour with excellent opportunities for newly qualified drivers. Key responsibilities include completing deliveries and manual loading, with extensive training provided. Enjoy benefits like 25 days of leave and uniform provided.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Statutory bank holidays

Uniform and PPE provided

Closure between Christmas and New Year

Internal promotions

Family-like atmosphere

Qualifications

• Must have up to date Category C driving licence, CPC and Digi Tacho.
• Reliable and trustworthy with good customer service skills.
• Physical fitness necessary for manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete up to 5 deliveries daily.
• Conduct manual loading and unloading.
• Complete relevant paperwork and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Reliability

Trustworthiness

English proficiency

Education

Category C driving licence

CPC and Digi Tacho cards

Job description

Class 2 Drivers ! £17 per hour - new passes welcome

Blue Arrow Exeter are recruiting Class 2 drivers to work for one of the UK's market leading retailers to work from their depot in Exeter. The roles are temp to perm - after 12 weeks you will be offered a permanent contract directly with the client. The client is happy to accept newly qualified drivers so it's a great opportunity to build your experience and work for a company that will look after you and invest their time and money in your progression.

All drivers will have to pass a drug and alcohol test (and be happy to be re-tested occasionally) and also undergo a Disclosure Scotland (DBS) clearance. The company has a strict anti drugs and alcohol policy and conduct random drug and alcohol tests for 2-3 staff every day.

The start times for the roles will be between 4am-6am and you will be completing around 50 hours per week on average. The roles are Monday to Friday only - no weekend work will be involved.

The pay rate is £17.00 per hour. The starting annual salary once you get the contract will be £42,432 + overtime + quarterly bonuses.

Please note that the roles are very physical and 60% of your day will be spent loading and unloading the products. You will be working with a drivers mate at all times.

As a Class 2 delivery driver, your duties will include:

Completing up to 5 deliveries daily
Manual loading and unloading - extensive training will be provided
Completing relevant paperwork
Using PODs
Providing excellent customer service

Candidate requirements:

Category C driving licence, up to date CPC and Digi Tacho cards
No more than 6 points on your driving licence and only for minor offences
Physical fitness
Reliability and trustworthiness
Good customer service skills and willingness to represent client's values
Good level of spoken English

All drivers will need to pass a driving assessment (theory and practical test as well as a drug & alcohol test) and complete 1 week's worth of training (mainly manual handling and safe lifting practices) before starting to drive yourself.


Benefits of working for the client:

If you are a newly qualified driver - this is an excellent opportunity to gain skills
Excellent pay rates
Internal promotions
"Family like" atmosphere
Uniform and PPE provided by the client
25 days of annual leave + statutory bank holidays
Closure between Christmas and New Year

If the roles sound of your interest, please apply online or, alternatively, please call Hannah on 01392 424733, alternatively you can email

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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