HGV Class 1 Driver part time

Wincanton; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Wincanton seeks experienced Class 1 HGV Drivers for part-time roles at their distribution centers in Kettering. This position involves timely delivery of goods with a competitive pay rate of £17.46 per hour plus attractive weekend premiums. Successful candidates will enjoy a safe working environment and various additional benefits.

Benefits

Uniform

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan programme

Access to various discounts

Qualifications

• Must have valid Class 1 licence, CPC, and digital tachograph card.
• Minimum 6 months Class 1 driving experience required.
• Must not have more than 6 points on licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver palletised goods ensuring loads are secured and delivered on time.
• Attend essential training for the Driver role.
• Adhere to safe working practices for self and others.

Skills

Customer service skills

Good timekeeping

Good communication skills

Geographical knowledge

Education

Valid Class 1 licence

Valid CPC

Digital tachograph card

Job description

PERMANENT PART TIME VACANCIES - CLASS 1 HGV DRIVERS £17.46 PER HOUR + PREMIUMS

Wincanton is offering the opportunity for Class 1 HGV Lorry Drivers to join our delivery team out of our Islip and Thrapston Distribution Centres in Kettering.

Delivering palletised goods to RDCs or stores, ensuring that the loads are secured correctly and that the goods are delivered on time, offloaded in the correct manner, paperwork is signed, and any agreed waste or pallets are collected to be returned.

Are you an experienced Class 1 HGV driver looking for week end work? We have part time vacancies available - either 2, 3 or 4 days a week!

• £17.46 per hour
• Plus attractive weekend premiums!
• 18hrs, 27hrs or 36hrs per week contracts available
• Shift patterns - Friday to Monday, Saturday to Monday or Saturday to Sunday.
• Start times AM or PM available.
• 5 from 7 contract

Additional premiums:

• 10% for hours worked between 1600 - 21.59
• 20% for hours working between 2200 - 0559
• 30% for Saturday & Sunday

How will you contribute?

• Responsible for the accurate, timely movement and delivery of our customers' products.
• Adhering to safe working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times.
• Securing load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times and to take ownership of customer issues on delivery.
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries within the delivery window in a safe manner.
• Be aware of any vehicle defects and bring to the attention of Transport Office as necessary.
• Attend essential training in order to carry out the Driver role.

What will you bring?

• Must have valid in date Class 1 licence
• Must have valid in date CPC
• Must hold Digital tachograph card
• Must not have more than 6 points on licence
• Must have minimum 6 months class 1 driving experience
• Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills
• Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised
• Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering first class customer service
• Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work
• Must have a good geographical knowledge

Benefits include:

• Uniform
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Drivers Awards and recognition
• Healthcare cash plan programme
• Access to various high street and restaurant discounts
• Extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives accessible to all employees
• Continuous training and development opportunities including DCPC and further licenses on completion of probation

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous renumeration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more. Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us, and our successes and we welcome your application.

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country with 20,000 colleagues working across more than 200 sites.

Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling, and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.

Apply Now!

If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result, you should submit your CV as soon as possible!

Employer Description

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.