HGV Driver

Procter & Gamble; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to join their team based at the West Thurrock site. The role involves delivering products within the UK and managing transport logistics while working in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including continuous coaching and a comprehensive rewards package, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Double Matched Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits Options

Continuous Coaching & Mentorship

Qualifications

• Minimum 50,000 miles driven in a Class 1 HGV.
• No more than 6 penalty points on driving license.
• References from previous employers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver P&G products across the UK.
• Manage transport of loads and secure deliveries.
• Support the 24-hour operational schedule.

Skills

Driving

Palletized goods distribution

Education

HGV Class 1 license

Valid driver CPC

Job description

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Job Description

Procter & Gamble (P&G) are a leading company in the manufacture of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods making some of the world’s best loved brands like Gillette, Fairy, and Oral-B. P&G has had operations in West Thurrock, Essex since the 1940s and the site is of great importance for the company making our household brands like Ariel, Fairy and Lenor.

Job Location

LONDON PLANT-W THURROCK

Job Description

Procter & Gamble (P&G) are a leading company in the manufacture of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods making some of the world’s best loved brands like Gillette, Fairy, and Oral-B. P&G has had operations in West Thurrock, Essex since the 1940s and the site is of great importance for the company making our household brands like Ariel, Fairy and Lenor.

We are looking for experienced HGV Class 1 drivers to work out of our West Thurrock Operating Centre to support freight deliveries to customers and other P&G sites across the UK.

You will be part of a team supporting a 24-hour operation between Monday to Sunday. We are currently looking for a night driver (00:00 -> 01:00 Start Time) to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. All shifts are expected to normally be for 8,10,11, or 12 hours, but may, depending on business needs be more or less than this. They will not typically exceed 12 hours (40hrs average per week).

You will be required to execute the following operation:

Delivering P&G products to our customers within the UK

• Equipment: curtain side drop trailer, unloading at certain customers may be required.
• Typical routine: Driver collects loaded trailer (palletized goods) at P&G Plant (check trailer and secure load), deliver to customer, waits until trailer unloaded and returns to P&G plant.
  
  

AND potentially shuttling between different P&G Distribution Centres in the UK

• Equipment: curtain side drop trailer.
• Typical routine: Pick up of skeleton trailer with container, deliver to port, lift off/lift on container and deliver back to P&G Plant.
  
  

What P&G will offer you:

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive compensation broken down as follows:
  
  

Base Pay: £16.80 per hour

Market Premium: £3.00 per hour for all hours worked

Shift Premium: £4.00 per hour for unsociable hours, which are defined as: 17:00 - 07:00 (Weekdays). All hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Overtime Pay: 1.5 times the combined rate of base pay and market premium for overtime hours worked from Monday to Saturday. 2 times the combined rate of base pay and market premium for overtime hours worked on Sundays

• Benefits: P&G take a Total Rewards approach meaning on top of your competitive salary you can expect a whole range of benefits including: Double Matched Pension Scheme; Private Medical Insurance; P&G Contributed Share Programme; 25 Days' Holiday, and your own ‘Flex4Me’ fund where you can allocate a portion of your benefits package to the areas that matter most to you.
• Continuous Coaching & Mentorship: We are passionate about our work. We will make sure you receive both formal training and regular mentorship from your manager and others.
  
  

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A current HGV Class 1 license and valid driver CPC
• Driven more than 50,000 miles in a Class 1 HGV
• Experience in palletized goods distribution
• No more than 6 points on your driving license and no Dangerous Driving (DD) or Drink Driving (DR) endorsements.
• Preferably: references from previous employers
  
  

Right to Work

For this role, you will need to provide your own, continuous (i.e. not time limited) right to work in the UK from Day 1 of employment without requiring sponsorship from P&G.

P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

At P&G #weseeequal

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here if you require an accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment, we thank you in advance for your patience.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000131202

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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