HGV Drivers

Blakemore Trade Partners; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Life Cover

Staff Discount

Long Service Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Volunteering Opportunities

Savings Scheme

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd invites applications for Class 1 and Class 2 driver roles at the Talbot Green Depot. The role is 40 hours per week on a Sunday–Thursday rota, with a permanent contract and a pay rate of £16.12 per standard hour.

We operate across SPAR and related distribution networks, offering a supportive logistics and warehouse environment with opportunities for CPC training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Basic education (numeracy and literacy) is essential.
• HGV Class 2 Licence is essential.
• Driver CPC essential and a C + E Licence is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in operation of vehicle/equipment essential.
• Warehousing and distribution experience desired.
• Knowledge of tacograph regulations and Driver CPC is essential.
• Keen and enthusiastic approach to working both in a team and independently.
• Knowledge of Standard Hours Scheme is essential.
• Ability to produce accurate work within agreed timescales.
• Excellent communication skills and the capacity to build good working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to complete required legal documentation (run sheets, defect books, pre op checks etc.)

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all vehicles driven comply with traffic regulations currently in force.
• Adhering to current regulations regarding the number of hours worked and the use of tachographs.
• Prompt reporting of refrigeration engine defects to management.
• Prompt reporting of all accidents to the company and accidents reportable by law to the police.
• Accurate and safe delivery of customers’ orders in accordance with delivery schedules.
• Obtaining authorisation to return goods and the accurate checking / collecting of goods to be returned.
• Promptly notifying the company of any delays which will affect the completion of the day’s work.
• Establishing a friendly and courteous relationship with customers and dealing effectively with queries.
• Attend CPC training as required.
• Load vehicles in accordance with any restrictions.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends.
• Role could involve heavy lifting, exposure to temperature extremes and prolonged standing.
• Behave within the principles of the company’s values at all times.
• Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act.
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity.
• Comply with all legislative requirements as well as all company policies, procedures and processes

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC

C+E Licence desirable

Warehousing experience

Tachograph knowledge

Strong communication

Team and independent work

Legal documentation

Education

Basic education (numeracy and literacy)

Job description

We are looking for Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, for our Talbot Green Depot.

40 hours per week

Rota Basis

Sunday - Thursday

About us:

At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 6,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.

Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with circa 300 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.

SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all vehicles driven comply with traffic regulations currently in force
• Adhering to current regulations regarding the number of hours worked and the use of tachographs
• Prompt reporting of refrigeration engine defects to management
• Prompt reporting of all accidents to the company and accidents reportable by law to the police
• Accurate and safe delivery of customers’ orders in accordance with delivery schedules
• Obtaining authorisation to return goods and the accurate checking / collecting of goods to be returned
• Promptly notifying the company of any delays which will affect the completion of the day’s work
• Establishing a friendly and courteous relationship with customers and dealing effectively with queries
• Attend CPC training as required
• Load vehicles in accordance with any restrictions
• May be required to work evenings and weekends
• Role could involve heavy lifting, exposure to temperature extremes and prolonged standing
• Behave within the principles of the company’s values at all times
• Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
• Comply with all legislative requirements as well as all company policies, procedures and processes

Skills/Experience:

• Basic education (numeracy and literacy) is essential
• HGV Class 2 Licence is essential
• Driver CPC essential and a C + E Licence is desirable
• Demonstrable experience in operation of vehicle/equipment essential
• Warehousing and distribution experience desired
• Knowledge of tacograph regulations and Driver CPC is essential
• Keen and enthusiastic approach to working both in a team and independently
• Knowledge of Standard Hours Scheme is essential
• Ability to produce accurate work within agreed timescales
• Excellent communication skills and the capacity to build good working relationships with colleagues and customers
• Ability to complete required legal documentation (run sheets, defect books, pre op checks etc.)

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Department

Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

£16.12 per standard hour

• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Cover
• Staff Discount
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Volunteering Opportunities
• Savings Scheme