HGV Class 1 Driver

Driver Hire Borders; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the distribution sector seeks a Class 1 Driver for their Regional Distribution Centre. The role involves the safe delivery of products to cash and carry sites, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Applicants should have a C+E Licence and CPC qualification, with opportunities for overtime and professional development.

Benefits

Discount cards for purchases

Health and Wellbeing support

Life Assurance coverage

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid C+E Licence.
• Previous experience preferred but not essential.
• No more than 6 points on licence; must not have driving related prosecutions.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver stock to cash and carry stores.
• Complete necessary paperwork after delivery.
• Ensure vehicle condition before and after shifts.

Skills

Driver Safety

Working Autonomously

Vehicle Maintenance

Education

CPC Qualification

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• 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

We have a fantastic opportunity to join ourDistribution Centre as a Class 1 Driver. Our Regional Distribution centres supply our 198 cash and carry sites with all their products including Fresh, Frozen and Ambient stock.

Overtime opportunities also available

Fully funded CPC training hours provided

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

Start times between 10am and 1pm AND the rotas:

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You will be responsible for

The safe delivery of stock to our 198 cash and carry stores

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

You must hold a valid C+E Licence with experienced preferred driving a class 1 vehicle but not essential

All applicants must be CPC qualified to be considered for this role

Applicants will not be considered if they have more than 6 points on their licence,'Careless Driving', prosecution for mobile phone use or drink driving or have failed to comply with 'Construction of Use'.