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heavy equipment operator Dartford, England

Wincanton

Full Time Dartford, England 42432 - 12.04 GBP ANNUAL Today

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 - £42,432 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 HIAB Driver?

Driving a HIAB 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
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 HIAB Driver:

This is a physically demanding role including lifting and shifting – essential that you are physically able to lift 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
DBS security check will be completed on the successful candidate