HGV Class 1 Driver

ENGINEERINGUK; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Class 1 Driver for its Fareham Distribution Centre, requiring 45 hours of work per week across various shifts. Applicants must hold a Class 1 Licence and have good customer service skills, with experience in multi-drop deliveries preferred.

Benefits

10% off at Booker

10% to 15% off at Tesco

30% off car, pet, and home insurance

Free eye test and glasses discount

50% off health checks

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Health and Wellbeing support

Great holiday package

Qualifications

• A Class 1 Licence is required.
• Driver CPC qualification mandatory.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely delivering stock to retailers.
• Completing multi-drop deliveries daily.
• Maintaining vehicle condition.
• Ensuring paperwork is completed.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Delivery experience

Job description

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What's in it for you

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4-day period after every four-weekly pay day, i.e., thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme, which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5%, and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources, including our 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package.

About the role

• Overtime opportunities also available.
• Fully funded CPC training hours provided.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Fareham Distribution Centre as a Class 1 Driver.

The successful applicants will be required to work 45 hours per week, working any five from seven days on a variety of shift patterns, so there will be Saturday or Sunday working depending on rotas.

Our Class 2 jobs do require handball and manual work, which can be physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions and handballing products at some delivery points.

Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment process.

You will be responsible for

• Safely delivering stock to our independent retailers' stores.
• Completing several multi-drop deliveries a day, with the number varying daily.
• Ensuring all paperwork is completed after each delivery.
• Maintaining your vehicle in good condition at the start and end of your shift.
• Working independently as well as part of the wider transport team.

You will need

• A Class 1 Licence.
• Driver CPC qualification.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries; temperature-controlled food deliveries are preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility in work hours and routes, including short notice changes.

Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment process.

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