HGV Class 1 Driver

Menzies Distribution Solutions; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 36,442 - 44,541; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Paid day to volunteer for charity

Driver of the Year Awards

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan with discounts

Paid leave for periodic CPC Training

Gym Discounts

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Solutions in Ellesmere Port is seeking HGV Class 1 Drivers to deliver products and provide exceptional service. The role requires a full UK C+E licence and offers a competitive salary of £40,492. You'll also benefit from comprehensive training, a contributory pension scheme, and various wellness perks.

As an ideal candidate, you should have excellent driving skills, good knowledge of drivers' hours regulations, and a commitment to safe driving practices. Enjoy 28 days holiday, volunteer time, and exclusive discounts through our Healthcare Cash Plan.

Qualifications

• A full UK C+E licence is essential.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• No previous disqualifications (DD,TT,DR,CD,IN).
• 'Right To Work' in the UK.

Responsibilities

• General driving duties, observing legal and best practices.
• Deliver product on behalf of Menzies Distribution and customers.
• Assisting with loading and unloading.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

Good knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations

Education

Full UK C+E licence

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for a number of HGV drivers that hold a C+E licence to join us, providing a first class service with our team in Ellesmere Port. You’ll be undertaking the delivery & collection of product on behalf of Menzies Distribution Solutions Limited and its customers.

The Details:

• Salary:£40,492.00 Per Annum
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Days
• Start Times: Between 04:00 - 07:00
• Hours: 50 Hours Average Per Week
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

HGV Class 1 Driver duties:

• General driving duties, observing current legal and best practice delivering and collection to/from our customer’s premises or other locations
• Delivering product on behalf of Menzies Distribution and our customer
• Use of electronic P.O.D and up to date technology (full training will be given to ensure best practice)
• Assisting with loading and unloading

Our ideal candidate:

• A full UK C+E licence(essential)
• Excellent driving skills
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• No previous disqualifications (DD,TT,DR,CD,IN)
• ‘Right To Work’ in the UK
• Good knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations

Benefits

• Time For You:Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Give Back:Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others:Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future:Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts:Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training:Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness:Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.