HGV Class 1 (C+E) Board Collection & Container Driver

Wren Kitchens Limited; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Driver CPC training

Life Assurance after 2 years

Benenden Healthcare

Staff discount

Uniform and PPE provided

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

Wren Kitchens Limited in Barton-upon-Humber is recruiting for HGV Class 1 C+E Board Collection & Container Drivers. The role offers £44,304–£47,304 per year, a £17.75/hour rate (weekly), 48 hours/week, and a quarterly bonus of up to £750.

Benefits include 25 days holiday, fully paid Driver CPC training, annual driver medicals, uniform and PPE, life assurance after 2 years, and healthcare perks. Afternoon/night shifts from 15:00.

Qualifications

• Over 1 year of HGV driving experience.
• Valid C+E UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Up-to-date Digital Tachograph Card and Driver CPC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with the transport office regarding daily activities, collections, delays and any operational issues.
• Undertake container collections from Rotherham, Doncaster and Felixstowe in line with daily transport plans.
• Carry out scheduled chipboard collections from Hexham and return loads safely and efficiently to our manufacturing sites.
• Adhere to stated policies and procedures regarding delivery service and safety at the workplace.
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed and faults reported to your transport office team.
• Take full responsibility of operating company vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Ensure loads and containers are transported securely and in accordance with company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation accurately.

Skills

HGV driving experience

C+E driving licence

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

About The Role

Location: Barton-upon-Humber, UK

Salary: £44,304.00-£47,304.00

Pay: £17.75 per hour (weekly payments)

Hours: Guaranteed 48 hours per week

Bonus: Quarterly bonus up to £750

We are currently recruiting for HGV Class 1 C+E) Board Collection & Container Drivers to join our award-winning Transport team based in Barton-upon-Humber.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading business where you will enjoy excellent earning potential, fully paid Driver CPC training also benefit from a quarterly bonus, 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, and a Christmas and New Year closure period.

The role will involve carrying out chipboard collections from Hexham and returning loads to our manufacturing sites, alongside container collections from Rotherham, Doncaster and Felixstowe.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of company vehicles, ensuring collections are completed in accordance with planned schedules and all relevant transport and safety procedures.

This role will be working afternoon/night shifts starting from 15:00.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with the transport office regarding daily activities, collections, delays and any operational issues.


• Undertake container collections from Rotherham, Doncaster and Felixstowe in line with daily transport plans.


• Carry out scheduled chipboard collections from Hexham and return loads safely and efficiently to our manufacturing sites.


• Adhere to stated policies and procedures regarding delivery service and safety at the workplace.


• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed and faults reported to your transport office team.


• Take full responsibility of operating company vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.


• Ensure loads and containers are transported securely and in accordance with company procedures and relevant legislation.


• Complete all required paperwork and documentation accurately.

What Wren Offer

• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays


• Fully paid Driver CPC training


• Company funded yearly Driver Medical examinations


• Refer a Friend Scheme


• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays


• Full uniform and PPE provided


• Life Assurance after 2 years' service


• Benenden Healthcare and discounts platform after 1 year's service


• Staff discount on Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms after 1 year's service


• Eye care vouchers

About You

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• More than 1-year experience in HGV driving


• Hold a valid C+E UK Driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points


• Hold an up-to-date Digital Tachograph Card and Driver CPC Qualification

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to employee and public safety, candidates will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing during the assessment stage. Providing a non-negative result or refusal to participate will result in an unsuccessful application or withdrawal of conditional offer of employment.

You must comply with all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and responsibilities outlined within the Integrated Management System

Applications are subject to a basic DBS check, convictions considered on an individual basis.

About The Company

At Wren we’re passionate about all things kitchens, and now bedrooms too! We are the largest kitchen retailer in the UK. We’re a business that simply doesn’t stand still!

As well as world class training on our products, systems and sales processes, you’ll enjoy working in an industry-leading work place for a business that’s twice been voted the UK’s Number 1 Place to Work on Indeed. That’s on top of amazing benefits including uncapped commission and exceptional opportunities to progress your career across our company.