Class 1 HGV Driver

HGV Class 1 Drivers required for Coleford Gloucestershire

Driving curtain side, double decker, or box trailer vehicle in a safe manner, Delivering Caged or palletised goods to RDC’s or stores, ensuring that the loads are secured correctly and that the goods are delivered on time, offloaded in the correct manner, paperwork is signed, and any agreed waste or cages is collected to be returned.

• Permanent
• £33,714.93 per annum
• 4 on 4 off
• 42.46 hours per week contract
• Start times as required, starting from 02:00
• Night shifts also available

Benefits include

• Full uniform
• Retail discounts
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Shares scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing Portal

How will you contribute?

• Responsible for the accurate, timely movement and delivery of our customers’ products.
• Adhering to safe working practices to always ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• Securing load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.
• Always provide excellent customer service and to take ownership of customer issues on delivery.
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries within the delivery window in a safe manner.
• Be aware of the vehicle defects and bring to the attention of Transport Office as necessary.
• Attend essential training to carry out the Driver role.

What will you bring?

• Must have valid Class 1 licence
• Must have valid CPC
• Must have a valid Digital tachograph card
• Must not have more than 6 points on licence
• New Class 1 drivers considered
• Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills
• Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised
• Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering 1st class customer service
• Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work
• Must have a good geographical knowledge

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary. Benefits include, safety equipment, customer discount card, access to a company pension scheme with employer contributions and other optional schemes you may wish to join. These are just some of the reasons which make Wincanton a great place to work!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Apply Now!

If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result, you should submit your CV as soon as possible.