LGV1 Driver

John Lewis Plc; Cotesbach; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based retail company is seeking an LGV1 Driver to ensure efficient transport for its supply chain network. As an LGV1 Driver, you will handle the loading and unloading of goods while adhering to safety and driving regulations. The ideal candidate must have a valid LGV1 driving licence and previous experience with articulated vehicles. This position offers opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Manual UK LGV1 C + E driving licence with a maximum of 6 points.
• Must possess a valid Driver Qualification Card and Tachograph Card.
• Experience with driving LGV articulated vehicles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery journeys efficiently for smooth supply chain operations.
• Support safe loading and unloading of trailers.
• Perform safety checks on the vehicle.
• Adhere to Highway code and Driver's regulations.
• Communicate any problems or delays to the transport office.
• Complete Partnership documentation accurately.

Skills

Valid Manual UK LGV1 C + E driving licence

Driver Qualification Card

Previous experience driving LGV (articulated vehicles)

Good local/national geographical knowledge

Job description

Overview

As an LGV1 Driver, you'll keep our retail operation flowing by ensuring our stock is in the right place at the right time for our customers. Based out of one of our national or regional distribution centres, you'll be transporting goods right across our supply chain network and shops in one of our LGV articulated vehicles. You must be 18 years or older to work in this role. You'll be representing the John Lewis Partnership brand, demonstrating courteous, professional, safe and economical driving standards at all times.

Pay and Premiums

In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 18:00 - 22:00 will attract an Evening Premium at a rate of £3.00 per hour, and any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract a Night Premium at a rate of £4.00 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Planning out your delivery journey, ensuring efficiency to support the smooth running of our supply chain operation.
• Supporting the safe loading and unloading of your trailer.
• Carrying out a full set of safety checks on your lorry.
• Maintaining a full knowledge of the Highway code, WTD, EU Drivers Hours Regulations, the Partnership's Transport Partners handbook and the driver's training pack and adhere to them.
• Finding solutions to unexpected situations on the day and keeping the transport office up to date with your journey, communicating any problems and delays that might occur.
• Reporting any vehicle issues appropriately.
• Completing supplier and Partnership documentation accurately.

Essential skills/experience

• A valid Manual UK LGV1 C + E driving licence (with a maximum of 6 points).
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (with up to date training) and a valid Tachograph Card.
• Previous experience driving LGV (articulated vehicles).

Desirable skills/experience

• Good local/national geographical knowledge.

About us

We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.