HGV1 Driver

VEKA UK; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension (6% employer contribution)

Annual profit share

Discounted gym membership

Subsidised vending machines

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

VEKA UK in Burnley is seeking a Class One (HGV) driver for our Transport team to deliver PVCu products to sites across the UK and Northern Ireland. You will ensure on-time delivery, accurate handover of merchandise and compliance with tachograph and documentation requirements.

The role requires driving safely and efficiently, flexibility to cover busy periods and occasional night shifts, and a CPC card and HGV1 licence. We offer rewards including pension and life assurance.

Qualifications

• HGV1 licence required.
• CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence) card required.
• Ability to work a minimum of 2 nights out a week (allowance payable).

Responsibilities

• Delivery of orders on time and in good condition.
• Accurate completion of records and proof of deliveries.
• Provide cover during busy periods and holidays.
• Check loads, route planning with weight/height/width restrictions.
• Ensure vehicle and goods security and proper distribution.

Skills

HGV1 Licence

CPC Card

Sleeper flexibility

Job description

We are currently looking for a Class One (HGV) driver to join our Transport team, ensuring the delivery of plastic, steel and associated products (stillages) to sites in the UK and Northern Ireland using both Articulated and Wagon and Drag HGV vehicles.

You will be responsible for the on-time delivery of orders, handling customer merchandise efficiently and ensuring complete accuracy, in order to maintain an outstanding level of service to customers.

You will take pride in your ability to drive in a safe, lawful and fuel efficient manner, having selected routes by giving due regard to weight, height, width and road restrictions, with the emphasis on economy of movement.

You will also demonstrate your “Can Do” approach by providing cover during busy periods and to provide holiday and absence cover within the department.

What you'll do

• Delivery of orders on time and in good working condition.
• Handling customer merchandise efficiently and ensuring complete accuracy in order to maintain an outstanding level of service to customers.
• To have a flexible attitude towards providing cover during busy periods and to provide holiday and absence cover within the department.
• Accurately complete all records of work and documentation including tachograph records, trip sheets, vehicle check sheets and proof of deliveries in accordance with Company and legislative requirements.
• Select routes having due regard to weight, height, width and road restrictions at all times, with the emphasis on economy of movement.
• Check goods on and off the vehicle and obtain proof of delivery documentation, whilst ensuring security of vehicle and goods contained during transit to premises.
• Operate vehicle ancillary equipment safely and competently.
• Check the load is secure and properly distributed with regard to axle and gross weights, and in such a manner to ensure maximum safety and protection during transits.

What you'll need

• HGV1 Licence
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC Card)
• Ability to work a minimum of 2 nights out a week (allowance payable)
• Ability and willingness to deliver product using a Wagon and Drag vehicle
• Experience of using a Moffett preferred (but not essential)

What you'll get

• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension (6% employer contribution)
• Annual profit share
• Discounted gym membership
• Subsidised vending machines
• Cycle to work scheme

What we do

VEKA has been leading the global development of PVCu window systems for over 50 years, through design, innovation and customer focus. With factories in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia and America, VEKA is the world’s largest manufacturer of extruded PVCu products.

At VEKA, we are more than just a workplace; we are a global community of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. We are innovators, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are collaborators, creating a culture of teamwork, accountability and mutual support. We are committed to the growth and development of our people because we believe that when our employees thrive, so does our organisation.