Delivery Driver - 7.5t - Bristol

Wincanton Trans European Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Class 2/7.5 Tonne Driver, where you'll enjoy a competitive salary and a permanent contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to work Monday to Friday with no weekends, ensuring a great work-life balance. You'll be responsible for delivering essential bathroom products while ensuring compliance with all traffic regulations. With ongoing training and development, along with extensive retail discounts and wellbeing programs, this position is perfect for those looking to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Extensive retail discounts

Ongoing training and development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing programs

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Driver awards and recognition

Qualifications

• Physically demanding role requiring lifting and shifting items.
• Valid driving licenses and qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class 2/7.5 Tonne vehicle.
• Deliver bathroom products and collect returns accurately.
• Perform vehicle checks and ensure security.

Skills

Physical ability to lift and shift items

Valid LGV, HGV Class 2 license

Valid Digital Tachograph card

Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)

Understanding of driver's hours legislation

Excellent communication skills

Strong time management skills

Job description

Internal Candidate Notice

Why work for Wincanton:

• Monday to Friday, 48-hour week — no weekends or bank holidays!
• Competitive salary of £13.25 per hour
• Extensive retail discounts across major retailers, including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel, entertainment, beauty, and sports
• Permanent contract with a market-leading, evolving company
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Wellbeing programs accessible to all employees
• Healthcare cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit (hope you never need it!)
• Driver awards and recognition

Role: Class 2/7.5 Tonne Driver

• Safely operate a Class 2/7.5 Tonne vehicle, complying with all traffic and vehicle legislation
• Deliver bathroom products to warehouses and showrooms
• Collect and log returns accurately
• Complete tachographs in accordance with legislation and company policies
• Perform vehicle checks at the start and end of each shift, reporting defects
• Ensure vehicle and stock security at all times

Skills and experience required:

• Physical ability to lift and shift items, as role is physically demanding
• Valid LGV, HGV Class 2 license or grandfather rights for 7.5 tonnes
• Valid Digital Tachograph card
• Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
• Understanding of driver's hours legislation and working time directive
• No more than 6 points on driving license
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines