Driver

Macfarlane Packaging; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging distribution is seeking a reliable Driver to join their team in Trafford Park, Manchester. This full-time role involves delivering goods and assisting with warehouse duties. The ideal candidate will have a HGV Class 2 licence and experience in multi-drop delivery driving. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment that values flexibility and teamwork.

Benefits

23 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Death in service insurance

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience of multi-drop delivery driving is essential.
• Must hold a HGV Class 2 licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle for deliveries and collections.
• Assist with warehouse duties when driving is not required.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Player

Flexibility

Education

HGV Class 2 Licence

Counterbalance FLT Licence

Job description

Driver
Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Package: Basic salary £27072.32 plus benefits
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 07:30 - 16:30
Sector: Packaging Distribution


Protecting what matters, together
We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.

With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement, at all stages of your career.

We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. And additionally, the way we work prioritises work-life balance and flexibility, empowering our colleagues to manage what is most important to them. Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability, and a thirst for learning… so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future.

The Driver Role
This is a full-time role, working Monday-Friday, 07:30 - 16:30 (30 mins for lunch), at our Gottlieb Packaging site in Trafford Park, Manchester. We are seeking a reliable and experienced Delivery Driver who will also take on warehouse duties as required. You will be working in a small team and usually driving a Ford Transit Curtain-sider size vehicle but must be able and willing to drive an 18 tonne vehicle (Class 2) with the necessary licence. You must also be willing and able to undertake warehouse duties when required and ideally hold a current Counter-Balance FLT licence. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for transporting goods to various locations but will also assist with warehouse tasks.

Driver - duties:

• To usually drive 3.5 tonne company vehicle (ford transit curtain-sider) to deliver to customers or collect from suppliers as required (Northwest only)
• To comply with daily van checks and weekly records as required
• To drive company 18 tonne vehicle when required to cover absence of usual driver, complying with all CPC and Tacho requirements as above
• To deal with company, customer & supplier paperwork relating to goods.
• To liaise with office and sales staff as required

Warehouse - duties (when driving not required):

• The maintenance of warehouse in line with health & safety
• To load/unload vans using pallet truck and fork truck
• To clean vans

What you'll bring

• Previous experience of multi-drop delivery driving is essential
• Must hold a HGV Class 2 licence
• counterbalance FLT licence preferred but training can be provided
• must be a team player and able to take instruction as well as the ability to work on own initiative
• customer service focussed
• polite and professional
• must be flexible to meet the needs of the business
• good geographical knowledge of north- west desirable

What you'll get
From the start of your employment, you will be entitled to 23 days of paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays. We also offer a company pension, death in service insurance, free parking, and a competitive starting salary.

How to Apply
We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold interviews ASAP. Please click ‘apply' to submit your up-to-date CV.
All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven't heard from us within 2-3 weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.


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