Job description
At Menzies Distribution we have been delivering across the UK since 1833, we can reach areas that others cannot. Today, we are Logistic UK’s most innovative business of the year, with a strong focus on the future, sustainability, and innovation – We keep moving forwards.
As a result, we are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to work for our Chester depot. The main purpose of the role will be to support with daily deliveries to new and existing customers across the northern region.
4 on 4 off 2PM to 2AM
O/T available.
HGV Class 1 Driver Duties:
- General driving duties, observing current legal and best practice delivering and collection to/from our customer’s premises or other MDS locations.
- Delivering cardboard product on behalf of MDS and their customer
- Use of electronic POD and up to date technology (full training provided if required)
- Assisting with loading and unloading IF required
Our ideal candidate:
- A full UK C+E licence (essential)
- 12 months previous class 1 driving experience
- No more than 6 points on your licence
- No previous disqualifications (DD,TT,DR,CD,IN)
- ‘Right To Work’ in the UK
- Good knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations
Our benefits:
- In House Driver CPC training provided once expired
- Full uniform & PPE provided
- Healthshield: free cash healthcare scheme for all employees including dependent children;
- Dental, optical, physiotherapy, health screening, 24/7 counselling and more
- Employee perks: discount on trips, hotels, gyms, days out, restaurants, supermarkets and more
- Discount on mobile phone contracts with EE;
- Expanding portfolio of training opportunities and development plans
INCLUSION
Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.
We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.