Job description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Jacksons for a HGV Class 1 Driver to join our team at the site in Newport, Brough.
Job Summary:
Based from our Jacksons Distribution Centre in Newport, Brough, our fleet of drivers are ambassadors for the business to ensure that our customers receive exemplary service which is second to none by being professional, accurate and meeting agreed dispatch targets and delivery times.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Following all aspects of the company health and safety requirements,
- Complying with all transport and traffic legislation at all times.
- Delivering products in accordance with agreed orders and delivery deadlines across the country.
- Ensure the corresponding paperwork is taken and completed correctly with each customer delivery
- Ensure all orders that have been dispatched are correct with no shortages.
- Ensuring all baskets, dollies and pallets are booked in and out accurately
- Ensure product safety, particularly with regard to HACCP systems and controls
- Abide by customers’ onsite rules and regulations
Job Commitments:
The role is on a rota which covers 24 hours per day / 7 days per week, with an average for 42 hours per week, 10.5 hour shifts.
About you, you will:
As an experienced HGV driver, you will need to have a valid Class 1 (C+E) HGV UK licence and have completed CPC training. We are looking for team members who have excellent communication skills and a sense of ownership and pride in your work.
It’s important to us that you affiliate with and can live our values of expert, passion, ambition, care and grounded.
A little bit about us and our history
Jacksons is part of William Jackson Food Group, a sixth generation family business founded by William Jackson when he opened his first shop in Hull in September 1851. Today we have a portfolio of five food businesses in distinct, yet complimentary market areas, employing over 2,000 people.
We have occupied the current site in Hull since 1907 and we now have 3 bread plants in our main bakery. We recently developed a second bakery, also at our site in Hull, which specialises in premium quality roll production.
We specialise in the supply of bread and other carriers to the sandwich manufacturers, foodservice and export channels, and in 2012 we launched our consumer facing brand “Jackson’s of Yorkshire”.
In 2018 we opened a brand-new site in Corby, Northamptonshire – one of the largest investments our Group has ever made – and this will allow us to realise our ambition of being the best at what we do.
2023 is an exciting time to join us – make this year a toast to you and apply now!
Business Values
You will live and breathe our 5 business values in everything that you do. You will inspire our colleagues to demonstrate our values in their every day working lives, and you will challenge any behaviors that you feel contravene our values.
· Passion - Since 1851, we’ve been passionate about ensuring that every loaf we make is baked to perfection. We’re passionate about our bread and about Jacksons, and we take responsibility and try our hardest every day.
· Ambition - We never lose sight of our history but understand we need to be bold and ambitious to be successful in the future. We’re not afraid of trying new things, and we quickly learn from our mistakes.
· Care - We look after each other. We’re friendly and welcoming - everyone feels a part of the team. Together with our shareholders, we care about our business and our future, we are frugal and spend wisely. Our local communities matter too, and we play our part in making them a better place to live.
· Grounded - We create the best bread, deliver great service and celebrate our team’s success. We are exceptionally proud of what we do but never arrogant. Down to earth is how you’ll find us.
· Expert - We strive to be the best at what we do, from baking great bread, to delivering great service. We use our expertise every day, and play our part in improving our business. We know our stuff but we’re always learning and we make sure we learn together!
Why Jacksons?
In return for your commitment as a Jacksons employee you will receive:
· Competitive salary paid every 4 weeks.
· 6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks’ with 5 years’ continuous service.
· Stakeholder pension with generous employer contributions.
· Free bread allowance.
· Employee assistance programme.
· Online benefits portal providing exclusive discounts with over 900 retailers.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Support grants available for colleagues’ children attending University.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this recruitment campaign before the advertised closing date. As such, we advise you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £36,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HGV Driver
Expected start date: 15/05/2023