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Join a leading retail company as a driver in a vital transport role. This position offers the chance to be part of a stable and growing business while ensuring the safe delivery of clothing and homeware products across the UK. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive environment with training opportunities and a focus on safety and customer service. With various shifts available, you can find a schedule that works for you. If you have the required driving qualifications and a passion for excellent service, this opportunity is perfect for you!
Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
We’re looking for permanent staff to join our transport team. Join our stable and growing business today!
Vacancies at both sites available.
Shifts available:
You will be on an 18-hour contract working weekend night shifts.
Various bands/start times available depending on location.
Additional shifts can be requested at any time; they are not guaranteed but may be available, especially during busy periods of the year.
About the role:
You’ll be a part of our critical operation transporting clothing and homeware products to our distribution centres across the UK.
Successful applicants will receive 2 days of training from a Driver Development Coach (DDC) and will be aligned to a Manager to provide any additional support required outside of their training alongside any support provided by the DDC.
Skills & Behaviours required:
• “Safety First” mindset, where nothing is placed over the safety of yourself, the public, or your colleagues.
• Customer focused and passionate about providing amazing service to our Customers. The Customer is the heart of everything we do at Next.
• Respectful towards colleagues, equipment, and product. Respect matters, regardless of position.
Licence requirements:
• Class 1 C+E and CPC card.
• Maximum of 6 points on licence.
• Additional serious convictions may be taken into consideration during the assessment process.
• Minimum 2 years LGV driving experience.
Benefits of working for Next:
• 25% off all Next products in store and online.
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it!
• Up to 10% off over 1,000 brands including Nike, Adidas, Ted Baker, Superdry, Converse, Ralph Lauren, Levis, North Face and many more!
• 10% off Virgin holidays.
• Save a little every month for potential gains in the Share save scheme.
• Bonus scheme based on driving style and service levels.
• Length of service rewards to recognise long service.
• Digicare+ gives you free access to medical support services including Digital GP appointments.
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count, we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online, and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email Recruitmenthelpdesk@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.