HGV Class 1 Driver

Menzies Distribution Solutions; Trafford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Discounts portal

Training courses

Volunteer day

Job summary

Menzies Distribution Solutions in Carrington is seeking HGV Class 1 drivers with a C+E licence to join our team. You will be delivering and collecting products on behalf of Menzies Distribution Solutions Limited and our customers, using up-to-date technology and POD systems with full training provided.

We require a full UK Category C+E licence, Driver CPC, Digital Tachograph card, and a solid understanding of EU Drivers’ Hours Rules. Night outs may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Full UK Category C+E (Class 1) licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Good understanding of EU Drivers’ Hours Rules and Working Time Directive.
• Clean or acceptable driving record.
• Ability to operate articulated vehicles safely.

Responsibilities

• General driving duties and deliveries/collections to customer premises.
• Operate using electronic POD and related tech with training provided.
• Load and unload assistance as needed.
• Report defects and carry out vehicle checks.

Skills

C+E Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

EU Drivers Hours Rules knowledge

Clean driving record

Safe vehicle handling

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 Carrington. You’ll be undertaking the delivery & collection of product on behalf of Menzies Distribution Solutions Limited and its customers.

The Details:

• Salary:£40,492.45 Per Annum (Overtime – 1.5x after 47.5)
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Days
• Start Times: Flexiblity required
• Hours:47.5 Hours 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:

• Full UK Category C+E (Class 1) Licence
• Valid Driver CPC Qualification
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Good understanding of EU Drivers’ Hours Rules and Working Time Directive
• Clean or acceptable driving record
• Strong driving skills with the ability to handle articulated vehicles safely
• Excellent knowledge of road safety legislation and transport regulations
• Ability to carry out vehicle checks and report defects accurately
• Night out requirement due to business needs.

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 and Driver of the Year Awards.
• 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. Driver Assessor Training available by our Regional Driver Team. 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.