HGV Class 1 (C+E) V60 Driver - Night Shift

Wren Kitchens; Douglas Water; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Driver CPC Training opportunities

Full uniform and PPE provided

Life Assurance after 2 years' service

Benenden Health access after 1 year of

EE discount

Staff discount on kitchen purchases

Eye Care Vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Wren Kitchens is looking for a professional to join our award-winning Transport team on night shifts. You’ll be part of a two-person delivery crew, delivering to customers with high standards and safety.

We provide fully paid CPC training, a quarterly bonus, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and access to health and retail discounts. The ideal candidate has more than 1-year HGV experience, a valid C+E UK licence with no more than 6 points, an up-to-date Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card,

Qualifications

• More than 1-year experience in HGV driving.
• Hold a valid C+E UK Driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Holds an up to date Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience in the ‘Home Delivery’ service.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.

Responsibilities

• Constantly communicate with the transport office regarding daily activities.
• 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.
• Always offer a pleasant and concise delivery experience at each delivery visit.
• Take full responsibility of operating company vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Ensure that Van Delivery Porters proactively makes customer phone calls with ETA’s, and keeps records of deliveries.
• Take extra care with products to ensure goods are delivered damage free.

Skills

HGV driving

Two-person delivery

Customer service

Health & Safety

Drug & alcohol awareness

Education

C+E UK Driving licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Tools

None

Job description

About The Role

This is an incredible opportunity to join our award‑winning Transport team. We’ve been recognised for excellence in Operations, Business, and Health & Safety, winning multiple awards over the past two years. We provide fully paid CPC training each year to support your ongoing development as part of our commitment to investing in our people! You’ll also benefit from a quarterly bonus, 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, a Christmas and New Year closure period. Plus, you’ll receive Specsavers vouchers, paid five‑yearly medicals, and access to Benenden Healthcare, offering affordable private medical services. This role will be working night shifts.

Critical Purpose of Role

• To work as part of a two‑person delivery team to ensure all deliveries are of high standard
• To ensure fleet compliance and health and safety standards are adhered to and continuously improved
• To adhere to EU Drivers Hours and Working Time Regulations

Main Responsibilities

• Constantly communicate with the transport office regarding daily activities.
• 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.
• Always offer a pleasant and concise delivery experience at each delivery visit.
• Take full responsibility of operating company vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Ensure that Van Delivery Porters proactively makes customer phone calls with ETA’s, and keeps records of deliveries.
• Take extra care with products to ensure goods are delivered damage free.

What Wren Offers

• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Driver CPC Training opportunities
• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Life Assurance after 2 years' service
• Access to Benenden health and discount platform after 1 year of continuous service
• EE discount
• Staff discount on purchasing a kitchen/bedroom after 1 year of continuous service
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme

About You

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• More than 1‑year experience in HGV driving
• Hold a valid C+E UK Driving license with no more than 6 penalty points
• Holds an up to date Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Experience in the ‘Home Delivery’ service
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK

Applicants for this role who are offered employment will be subject to a basic criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. However, a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a candidate. Each case will be assessed individually, taking into account the nature of the offence and its relevance to the role applied for.

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.

In addition to any other duties, as a responsible person you must ensure that you have read, understood and adhere to polices and procedure relating to Health and Safety, and your responsibilities located in the Integrated Management System (IMS) Responsibilities document.