IKEA 3.5T/Van Driver

IKEA 3.5T/Van Driver Dartford, England

Wincanton
Full Time Dartford, England 33696 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 - £33696.00 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 Van Driver?

  • Driving a 3.5 Tonne Van 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
  • 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 Van Driver:

  • This is a physically demanding role including lifting and shifting – essential that you are physically able to lift items
  • Valid in-date driving license
  • No more than 6 points on driving license
  • Previous experience in a multi drop role would be advantageous but not essential
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential
  • DBS security check will be completed on the successful candidate

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to a generous salary , we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

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


IKEA 3.5T/Van Driver
Wincanton

www.wincanton.co.uk
Chippenham, United Kingdom
James Wroath
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Taxi & Car Services
1915
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