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

Menzies Distribution Solutions; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and distribution company based in Wakefield is looking for an HGV Class 1 Driver. You will drive and deliver products while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The role offers a shift pattern of 4 On/4 Off Nights, a competitive salary of £42,426 per annum, and comprehensive benefits including holiday, volunteer days, and health plans.

Benefits

20 days of holiday

Paid day to volunteer for charity

Contributory workplace pension

Exclusive discounts on healthcare and services

Unique industry training opportunities

Healthcare Cash Plan for health services

Qualifications

• A full UK C+E licence is required to operate HGVs.
• At least 12 months of class 1 driving experience is necessary.
• Good understanding of driving laws and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general driving duties for product delivery and collection.
• Utilize electronic POD technology for tracking.
• Assist with loading and unloading of products.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

Knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations

Education

Full UK C+E licence

12 months previous class 1 driving experience

Job description

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

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for numerous HGV Class 1 Drivers to join us, providing a first class service with our team in Normanton. You’ll be undertaking the delivery & collection of product on behalf ofMenzies Distribution Solutions Limitedand its customers.

What You Really Want To Know:

• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Nights
• Salary:£42,426.00 Per Annum / £16.30 Per Hour
• Start Times: 16:00-18:00
• Hours: 50 Hours Per Week Average
• 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 MDS locations.
• Delivering product on behalf of MDS and their customer
• Use of electronic POD and up to date technology (full training provided)
• Assisting with loading and unloading

HGV Class 1 Driver Requirements:

• A full UK C+E licence
• 12 months previous class 1 driving experience
• Excellent, driving skills
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• No previous disqualifications
• Good knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations

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.