Driver

NewCold Coöperatief U.A.; Wakefield; Presencial; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Enhanced pension 5%

Death in service 2x salary

Extra annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye tests & glasses support

On-site CPC training

Cycle to work scheme

On-site canteen & parking

Modern fleet & PPE provided

Career progression

Resumo da oferta

NewCold is a leading temperature-controlled logistics provider with a growing UK network. As part of our transport division, you will ensure the safe, compliant movement of temperature-controlled goods across our Wakefield area and broader network.

You will conduct vehicle checks, secure loads, and manage tachographs while adhering to Driver Hours Regulations and health and safety standards. We offer a strong benefits package, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression within a

Qualificações

• Valid HGV Class C+E licence is required.
• Driver CPC qualification is required or willingness to obtain with our support.
• Two or more years of proven Class 1 driving experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Drivers' Hours Regulations and the Working Time Directive.

Responsabilidades

• Safely and compliantly move temperature-controlled goods across our network.
• Perform pre-use and post-use vehicle checks to DVSA standards.
• Ensure loads are correctly secured and temperature compliant; manage tachographs.
• Maintain professional communication with the traffic office team and operate within legal frameworks.

Conhecimentos

HGV Class C+E licence

Driver CPC qualification

Class 1 driving experience

Hours Regulations knowledge

Safety and compliance

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About NewCold

NewCold is one of the world's leading temperature-controlled logistics providers, operating a modern, growing network across the UK and beyond. As part of our transport division, you will play a critical role in keeping the cold chain moving, delivering high service standards and representing a business that genuinely invests in its people.

About NewCold

NewCold is one of the world's leading temperature-controlled logistics providers, operating a modern, growing network across the UK and beyond. As part of our transport division, you will play a critical role in keeping the cold chain moving, delivering high service standards and representing a business that genuinely invests in its people.

Location: Newmarket Lane, Wakefield WF3 4BY

What You Will Earn

Our pay structure is designed to reward the shifts you work. Night and weekend shifts attract higher rates of pay, and for every additional shift you choose to work, you'll earn an extra £70 bonus on top of your earnings. If you're staying out overnight, you'll also receive a £25 tax-free meal allowance.

Based on 12-hour shifts, here's what our drivers are currently earning each year across our available shift patterns:

• Friday to Monday (Day Shift): £42,475.68

These figures reflect actual earnings and include base pay, shift enhancements and additional shift bonuses. Put simply, the more shifts you choose to work, the more you can earn. All roles include a minimum 10-hour daily guarantee, with any overtime paid at enhanced rates.

What You Will Get

Beyond competitive pay, we offer a benefits package built around your long-term wellbeing and career:

• Enhanced pension contribution of 5%
• Death in service benefit at 2x annual salary
• Enhanced annual leave above the statutory minimum
• Employee Assistance Programme through Help at Hand and Grocery Aid
• Free eye test and contribution towards glasses
• On-site CPC training funded and delivered on a paid working day
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site canteen and complimentary coffee machines
• Free on-site parking with strong transport links
• Modern, well-maintained fleet with in-house training
• Full PPE and uniform provided
• Career progression within a growing, global organization

What We Are Looking For

• Valid HGV Class C+E licence
• Driver CPC qualification (or willingness to obtain with our support)
• Two or more years of proven Class 1 driving experience
• Strong knowledge of Drivers' Hours Regulations and the Working Time Directive
• Commitment to safety, compliance and professional standards
• Experience within temperature-controlled logistics is desirable but not essential

The Role

You will be responsible for the safe, compliant and timely movement of temperature-controlled goods across our network. Day to day this includes pre-use and post-use vehicle checks to DVSA standards, ensuring loads are correctly secured and temperature compliant, accurate tachograph management, and maintaining professional communication with our traffic office team. You will work within a clear legal framework including the Road Traffic Act 1988, Drivers' Hours Regulations and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, with the full support and training of our team behind you.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are looking for a role that offers genuine earning potential, a strong benefits package and the security of a growing global business, we would love to hear from you.