Job description
We have a fantastic opportunities to train as a Commercial Driver whilst earning.
Training will be given in the collection and delivery of palletised goods to businesses and home addresses throughout the Northeast of England.
Good geographical knowledge of the Northeast of England is preferred, although training will be given in the role.
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Have held a car license for a minimum 2 years.
- Have a clean license.
- Have good communication skills and be able to demonstrate good customer-facing skills.
In return, we will:
- Provide tuition and mentorship from both ROSPA trained driver trainers and experienced HGV drivers on various aspects of professional goods vehicle driving.
- Enter you into a personal loan agreement with you for the cost of the training and driving test (costs are deducted weekly from your wages through the salary sacrifice scheme)
- On you successfully passing your test, you will be offered a full-time role as a CAT C commercial driver with a salary of up to £34,936/annum.
Remuneration package:
Overtime for all roles is payable after 50hrs in a week where 5 days are worked; 40hrs in a week where 4 days are worked, 30hrs in a week where 3 days are worked, etc.
- Earn As Your Learn Drivers are paid hourly at £11.50 per hour – all hours worked.
- Full uniform and PPE Provided.
- 20 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays, with paid breaks.
Other benefits on completion of your Earn As You Learn training:
- 1 x Driver CPC: Course costs, VAT and upload fees may be claimed each calendar year.
- Driver Medicals: Medicals for HGV licence renewals can be arranged and paid for by the Company or may be claimed as an expense. (Does not include initial medical for EAYL)
- Career development opportunities:
Earn As You Learn Licence Upgrade:
Upon completion of your Earn As You Learn and transfer to CAT C license, following a further 6 months of employment and a good record, the Company will pay for HGV driver training and test fees to upgrade to Cat C+E licence. Part of these fees may be reclaimed if employment ends within 12 months of the test date.
- Please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] or fill in the form on our website (click the button below).