driver Dartford, England
Job description
Delivering furniture for IKEA alongside a Drivers Mate who will assist in the lifting and shifting of items. Customer service will be at the heart of this role, creating a better everyday!
Wincanton are in an exciting growth period having recently won several new contracts and in tender for a lot more! Our people are the driving force of our success, and we think it is important to reward and recognise your hard work which is why our benefits packages and development opportunities are unrivalled.
Why you should work for Wincanton:
- 48 hour working week
- 5 days on, 3 days off – 8-week rota – Start times 5am/6am
- Unrivalled salary - £45,003 per annum
- 28 days holiday
- Extensive retail discounts across all the big retailers including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel, days out, hair & beauty, sports and much more!
- Permanent employment contract with an ever evolving and growing market leader
- Continuous training and development opportunities including DCPC and further licenses on completion of probation
- RAC cover
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives accessible to all employees
- Healthcare cash plan programme
- Pension scheme
- Death in service benefit – although we hope you never have to use it!
- Driver Awards and Recognition
What will you be doing as a Class 2 Driver?
- Driving a Class 2 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
- Completion of tachographs in line with legislation and company policies
- Performing vehicle checks at the beginning and end of each journey and reporting all defects
- Ensuring the vehicle and stock are properly always secured
- Always providing a first-class customer service experience
Relevant skills and experience as a Class 2 Driver:
- This is a physically demanding role including lifting and shifting – essential that you are physically able to lift items
- Valid Class 2 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
- DBS security check will be completed on the successful candidate
Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.
Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce
