HGV class 1 Driver - Monday - Friday (Days)

pladis (UK); Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Colleague Discount scheme

Happiness Hub benefits access

Free onsite parking

Long service awards

Staff shop

Job summary

pladis (UK) is seeking a HGV Class 1 Driver based at our Midlands Distribution Centre. You will make customer deliveries and collections, maintain a professional appearance, and support safe, compliant operations across the UK.

The role requires adherence to transport legislation, strong safety focus, and flexibility with shift start times. We offer a structured career path within a global snacks business.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence required.
• Experience driving with a leading logistics company is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, consistent and timely driving service for pladis.
• Carry out vehicle checks before leaving the depot and at third-party locations; refuel, wash and report defects.
• Complete delivery notes, pallet notes, offload notes and defect reports as needed.
• Communicate delays, rejected orders and discrepancies to the confirmations department.
• Ensure compliance with drivers hours rules and vehicle maintenance to meet O-licence requirements.
• Drive safely with regard to the Highway Code and maintain a professional image.
• Report all accidents and near misses promptly.
• Maintain vehicle and load security at all times.
• Undertake yard shunting duties when required.

Skills

Driving

Safety awareness

Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

Role Title: Artic Driver

Salary: £32,566.94 (weekly paid) & Guaranteed Trade Union 7.5 hours overtime payment per week

Working Hours: 40 hours with varying start and finish times, Monday - Thursday. Shift will start between 05:00 - 08:00

Location: Resolution Road, Ashby, LE65 1PF

What's it like working at MDC?

Proud to be part of the pladis family, our Midlands Distribution Centre has been the beating heart of McVitie's logistics since 1992. It's where our products are carefully stored and sent out to stores Globally. There's a real sense of satisfaction in knowing you're helping deliver a product people love.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including:

• 24 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Colleague Discount scheme
• Reward Gateway for benefits Happiness Hub - access to retailer discounts and much more
• Free onsite parking
• Long service awards
• Staff shop

Drive your career forward with us and join a team that takes pride in delivering quality products.

What will this role achieve?

As leaders in our industry, we provide transport solutions for the UK&I Region of pladis and work as a 3rd party distributor for key customers. It is therefore crucial that we maintain our high standards.

We are looking to employ a HGV Class 1 Driver at our MDC site making customer deliveries and collections to various customer sites in the UK.

Drivers must operate legally, safely and ensure they portray a smart image, as they are the most direct contact with our customers.

We provide drivers with smart uniforms and the right protective gear as this reflects our commitment to safety and quality. We expect our drivers to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Provide a professional, consistent and timely driving service for pladis.
• Carry out vehicle checks before leaving the depot & if needed at third-party locations. Refuel, wash, and report any defects when returning to the site.
• Fill out all necessary paperwork such as delivery notes, pallet notes, offload notes, and defect reports, as needed.
• Communicate any delays, rejected orders, discrepancies to the confirmations department.
• Follow legislation concerning drivers hours and vehicle maintenance to ensure operations conform to O licence requirements.
• Drive with due care and follow the Highway Code, keeping yourself and others in mind. This helps avoid accidents, protects the vehicle and shows our company in a positive way.
• Report all accidents and near misses.
• Maintain the security of the vehicle and load at all times.
• Undertake Yard Shunting duties as and when required

Essential

• A valid HGV Class 1 licence

What does the recruitment process consist of?

Assessments - Workplace English assessment followed by a Driving Assessment. This could take up to two hours.

Interview - 30 minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.

If you're an internal member of staff you may not be required to complete the assessment.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite

It's a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we're all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they're incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They're part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our Values

• Purpose led - We're energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.
• Agile - We're ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers
• Positive - We're highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better
• Resilient - We're persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
• Collaborative - We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winni