Driver - Class1 Hemel Hempstead, England
Job description
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Class 1 driver for a contract based out of Hemel Hempstead. This challenging and interesting role will appeal to an individual with the drive, agility, and energy to deliver operational excellence and customer satisfaction. This role will appeal to an individual who loves working in a friendly fast-paced team. This team is part of our Home Delivery Network, we store and deliver carpets on behalf of some well-known brands. If you feel that you have what it takes to be part of this successful team, we would love to hear from you.
Night Shift – Trunking 23:00 – 09:00 Sunday to Thursday
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
The Role
- Responsible for the accurate, timely movement and delivery of our customers’ products
- Adhering to safe working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times
- Securing load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage
- Ensure that all paperwork is signed, and any agreed returns are collected and loaded
- Provide excellent customer service at all times and to take ownership of customer issues on delivery
- Conduct through pre and post vehicle checks, raising any defects to the attention of Transport Office
- Participate in any training to carry out the Driver role safely and within expectations
The Person
A valid in date Class 1 licence
- To hold a Digital tachograph card
- Wagon & Drag draw bar experience preferable but not essential
- To have no more than 6 points on your licence
- Good customer facing awareness skills
- To be a good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised
- Enthusiasm and reliability
- Good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work
- Great geographical knowledge
To be a great team player. The role is an excellent opportunity to join a high profile and challenging operation and should appeal to an individual who can demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and ambition
What do we offer?
We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, share scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more
As a Class 1 driver you will be rewarded with:
- Competitive salary
- First Aid, Health and Safety & Fire Marshall Training available
- Free onsite parking
- Lockers
- Uniform
- Retail discounts
- Pension scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Payroll Giving
- Shares Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing and benefits Portal
- Discounts with Companies such as the RAC, EE Mobile Phones
- Focus on developing your skills
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!
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!
