HGV Driver (Class 1 & 2 licence required)

MacFarlane Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent distribution company is looking for an HGV Driver in Avonmouth, offering a basic salary of £37,000 and various benefits including a Driver Efficiency Bonus. This role involves driving HGV vehicles for multiple local deliveries and conducting vehicle checks. Applicants must hold Class 1 and 2 driving licences. The position also includes extensive training opportunities and flexible work-life balance, making it ideal for someone seeking to grow their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday (with service)

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Extensive training opportunities

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class 1 and 2 driving licence.
• Experience in multi-drop deliveries is preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive HGV vehicles for local deliveries, 1-15 drops daily.
• Conduct regular vehicle checks and report defects.
• Comply with health and safety practices at all times.

Skills

HGV Driving experience

Driver Efficiency

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Class 1 & 2 driving licence

Job description

HGV Driver (Class 1 & 2 licence required)

Location: Avonmouth, Bristol
Sector: Packaging distribution (Palletised deliveries within Bristol/surrounds)

Basic salary £37,000 (dependent on experience)

• Driver Efficiency Bonus (Earn additional £2,100 annually for efficient driving)
• Up to 27 days holiday (+bank holidays & annual leave purchasing scheme)
• Additional site/company performance related annual bonus

Hours: 45 hours per week, 6:00am-4:00pm across Monday-Friday only

Multidrop: 8-15 per day

Protecting what matters, together

We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.

With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement, at all stages of your career.

We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. And additionally, the way we work prioritises work-life balance and flexibility, empowering our colleagues to manage what is most important to them. Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability and a thirst for learning… so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HGV Driver to join our team in Avonmouth.

This is primarily a Class 2 driving role, but we are looking for someone who also holds a Class 1 licence to provide holiday cover for our Class 1 Drivers. The role will occasionally include night shifts (up to 5 weeks per year), for which an increased salary will be paid.

HGV Driver - Key Duties

• Multiple customer deliveries in the local region (average of 1-15 drops daily)
• Drive Company HGV vehicles and operate Company equipment in a safe and professional manner in accordance with Company policies, procedures & legislation
• Strap and secure your load using a Cargo system (a counterbalance licence would be advantageous)
• Provide a professional HGV driving service, to meet & exceed customer expectations
• Comply with the vehicle security and standing procedure at all times
• Conduct HGV vehicle and auxiliary equipment checks (reporting defects) prior to the operation of any vehicle
• Report any delivery issues or exceptions in a timely manner
• Responsible for the Health and Safety of themselves and others, adhering to safe working practices and the Health & Safety at Work Act, including accident, incident, and damage reporting
• To cover the nighttime driver role, covering staff holidays (up to 5 weeks per year)

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
• Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual (company paid) volunteering day
• Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
• Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
• Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
• Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
• Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
• Long service awards (5-40 years)
• Charitable giving options
• Financial assistance with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
• O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
• Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)

Your future with us

Here at Macfarlane Group, you truly have the potential to shape your own future and set your own ambitions. We are a large group company where internal promotion and mobility are key features of our success. Through tailored career plans, we provide a wide range of structure training & development pathways, utilizing both in-house expertise to share knowledge and the best-in-class external training partners. There is potential access to management & leadership development, and we work closely with recognized, accredited bodies including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM); So there really are no limits to where your journey within Macfarlane Group may take you.

How to apply/next steps

To apply, click 'apply' and ensure your CV is up to date. All applications will be acknowledged, with shortlisted candidates typically contacted within a week or two. We aim to review and shortlist candidates quickly. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified at the end of the process; if you haven't heard from us within 2-3 weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific considerations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

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