Lead Driver LGV C+E (HGV Class 1)

Medirest Signature; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Lead / Relief LGV C+E Driver based in Coleshill CP, responsible for covering multiple locations and ensuring safe delivery of goods. The role offers a competitive salary of £34,250 based on a 40-hour week, with opportunities for overtime and career progression to a Driver Trainer position. Successful candidates must hold an HGV Class 1 licence and be flexible with their availability, including potential nights out.

Benefits

Free parking

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• 12 months recent driving experience required.
• Flexibility for nights out as required.
• Ability to cover multiple locations including Perry Barr, West Bromwich, Bilston, and Solihull.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting goods across multiple sites safely and efficiently.
• Adhering to driver's hours and road safety regulations.
• Completing vehicle checks and manual handling.

Skills

Flexibility

Fork Lift experience

Driving safety

Education

HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E)

Driver CPC Qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Lead / Relief LGV C+E Driver - based Birmingham (Potential to upskill to a Driver Trainer Role!!)

Pay Rate: £34,250 based on a 40 hour week (£16.46 per hour) Overtime paid at £24.70 per hour
Grade: RCS P
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday - no weekend or bank holiday working - occasional nights out required
Location: Based at home - mileage paid to 4 locations as required Bilston, West Bromwich, Perry Barr and Solihull

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for an LGV C+E (HGV Class 1) Relief Cover Driver to cover holiday and sickness across 4 sites: Bilston, West Bromwich, Perry Barr and Solihull

Work is a mixture of Class 1 and Class 2 work and will include multi drop and some nights out. If you are looking for variety and the opportunity to upskill to a Driver Trainer than this is the opportunity for you!!!!

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Working on a variety of contracts Crown Lift Trucks (Perry Barr) Class 1, delivering and collecting Fork Lift Trucks, Hub Le Bas (Bilston) Class 2, delivering steel stock to factories (some nights out)
• Le Grand (West Bromwich) Class 1 and 2, delivering aluminium cable trunking or Porcelanosa (Solihull) Class 2, delivering ceramic tiles
• Flexibility is the key and the roles is varied and offers future progression to become a Driver Trainer for DHL Supply Chain
• Driving in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Complying with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations
• Regular completion of vehicle checks
• Manual handling of customer products

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 Driving Licence (C+E), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Potential to earn in excess of £43,000 per annum as a Driver Trainer for a 45 hour week
• Flexibility to driver various categories of LGV vehicles
• MUST be flexible to nights out as and when required
• Ideally have some Fork Lift experience for delivery and collection purposes
• MUST have 12 months recent driving experience
• MUST be able to cover locations at Perry Barr, West Bromwich, Bilston and Solihull - mileage paid to depots
• Ideally the successful candidate will be looking to progress to a Driver Trainer role

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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