HGV Class 1 Driver

ENGINEERINGUK

Fareham

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discounts

Discounts at Tesco/Booker stores

Pension plan

Health & Wellbeing support

Job summary

ENGINEERINGUK is hiring for a Fareham Distribution Centre Class 1 Driver. You will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to independent retailers, completing multiple daily multi-drop deliveries and ensuring all paperwork is accurate after each delivery.

You will hold a Class 1 licence and Driver CPC, with a focus on excellent customer service. Roles include working five days from seven with shift patterns, possible weekend work, and adherence to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.

Qualifications

Class 1 Licence Holder.
Driver CPC Holder.
Excellent customer service.
Experience of multi-drop deliveries.
Willing to work variable hours including weekends.
Drug and alcohol test required before employment.

Responsibilities

Deliver stock to independent retailers stores.
Complete multiple multi-drop deliveries daily.
Ensure paperwork is completed after delivery.
Vehicle condition checked at start and end of shift.
Work autonomously or as part of transport team.

Skills

Class 1 licence

Driver CPC

Customer service

Multi-drop deliveries

Flexible hours

Drug and alcohol test

Tools

Class 1 Licence Holder

Job description

Sector Administration and Secretarial ,Transport and Logistics Role Driver Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

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, ie. 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 through-out 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 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 dependent on rotas.

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

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

You will be responsible for

In this position, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to our independent retailers stores.
Completing several multi-drop deliveries a day (the amount each day will vary).
Ensuring all paperwork is completed after delivery.
That your vehicle is in good condition at the start and finish of your shift.
Working autonomously as well as part of the wider transport team.

You will need

Class 1 Licence Holder.
Driver CPC Holder.
Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
Experience of multi-drop; temperature controlled food deliveries preferred, but not essential.
Routes vary daily and therefore successful applicants will need to be flexible in work and hours of work (including at short notice).
Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment tests.

Schedules are:

45 hour contract with an alternating 2 weekly rota