HGV Class 1 Driver (4 On/4 Off Days)

Menzies Distribution Solutions; Coalville; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Coalville is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join their team. This role involves delivering and collecting products, with shunting duties included. Must hold a valid UK C+E licence and have excellent driving skills. Benefits include 20 days holiday, volunteer pay, healthcare plans, and unique industry training opportunities. This position offers a competitive salary and progression opportunities.

Benefits

20 days of holiday

Paid day to volunteer for charity

Value Awards and Driver of the Year Awards

Healthcare Cash Plan

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Access to exclusive discounts

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).
• Must have the 'Right To Work' in the UK.

Responsibilities

• General driving duties, observing current legal best practices.
• Delivering product on behalf of MDS and their customers.
• Assisting with loading and unloading.
• Shunting duties, full training provided.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

Knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations

Ability to use ratchet and straps

Education

Full UK C+E licence

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver (4 On/4 Off Days)

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for experienced HGV drivers that hold a C+E licence to join us, providing a first class service with our team in Coalville. You'll also be required to carry out shunting duties so must be willing to be shunt trained.You’ll be undertaking the delivery & collection of product on behalf of Menzies Distribution Solutions Limited and its customers.

NEW PASS DRIVERS WELCOME

What You Really Want To Know:

• Salary: £40,864.31 Per Annum
• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Days
• Start Times: Between 08:00-10:00
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite
• Some of our work includes completing deliveries to breweries

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 MDS locations.
• Delivering product on behalf of MDS and their 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
• Shunting duties (full training will be given)

HGV Class 1 Driver Requirements:

• 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
• Being shunter trained would be preferred
• Must be able to use ratchet and straps

Benefits

• Time For You:Relax with 20 days of holiday.
• 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.