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Class 2 & 7.5T Drivers required with customer service skills * Excellent working pattern (3 week rolling, including 5 days off together every three weeks and no Sunday working required)

• £41,808 per annum
• Any 4 days out of 6 - between Monday and Saturday (3 week rolling shift pattern)
• Start times between 04:00 - 06:00

Our continued success and business growth has opened up exciting opportunities for Class 2 and 7.5T Drivers to join our brand new site in Harlow. These roles will appeal to an individual who loves working with a team to deliver exceptional service.

About the role:

You will be delivering furniture for our Home Delivery partners as part of a two-person crew throughout your region (city and town driving is advantageous). Customer service is at the heart of what we do and we are looking for Drivers who enjoy working with others and like a varied role, as no two shifts are ever the same!

For most deliveries you will need to construct the delivered products within the customer’s home. You will be given extensive training in order to complete this to a high standard.

· Driving a Class 2/7.5 Tonne Vehicle in a safe manner, complying with all road traffic, and vehicle legislation

· Working as a 2-person delivery team, delivering furniture products into a room of choice at customers' homes

· Constructing items in line with contract guidelines including removal of waste packaging and returning it to the depot for appropriate disposal

· Collecting returns from customers’ properties

· Adhering to specified time restrictions under current legislation

· Complete internal stock transfers to maximise vehicle utilisation

· Completion of tachographs in line with legislation and company policies

· Performing vehicle checks at the beginning and end of each journey, reporting all defects as per procedure

· Completing all documentation accurately and returning to the depot at the end of each shift

· Ensuring the vehicle and stock are properly secured at all times

· Providing a first-class customer service experience at all times

· Demonstrating Wincanton culture and values – Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness and Trust

This role is hands on, it involves heavy lifting/ handling and is full of variety. It is therefore essential that the successful applicant is capable to carry out this nature of work.

Please be aware that every employee must have a satisfactory criminal record check (DBS) every three years and that job offers are subject to a check which will be carried out by a third party.

Experience, skills, attributes, and the person:

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· This is a physically demanding role including lifting and shifting – essential that you are physically able to lift up items

· Valid LGV, HGV Class 2 License or 7.5 tonne grandfather rights license

· Valid Digital Tachograph card

· Full Driver Qualification card (Driver CPC)

· A general understanding of driver’s hours legislation and working time directive

· No more than 6 points on driving license

· Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential

· Time management skills and comfortable in working to deadlines

· Ability to multitask and problem solve

· DBS security check will be completed on the successful candidate

· Previous experience in assembly and fitting is desirable but not essential

We really value our people and offer a safe friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary.

Benefits of the role:

• 33 days annual leave includes bank holidays (pro rata for working 4 days per week)

• High street and restaurant discounts

• Discounted health care scheme

• Company pension scheme

• Tax-Free Childcare (Government Scheme)

• RAC Discount

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Permanent 48 hour a week contract

• Essential DCPC Training

• Full Uniform
  
  

If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you!

About Us:
Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is "to make our customers business's better, every day."

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.