
LGV Class 1 Day Drivers - Howdens X5 Basingstoke, England
Job description
Basingstoke, Hampshire
The Company
Yusen Logistics is the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services.
We’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
Our business is expanding and we are now seeking five LGV Class 1 Day Drivers to join us on a permanent, full-time basis at our Basingstoke depot.
The Benefits
- A salary of £37,167.60 per annum
- £3.10 per hour night allowance for hours worked between 18:00 and 06:00
- 22 days’ holiday rising to 25 days after 5 years
- Company Pension Scheme
- Monday to Friday work pattern
- Employee Wellness initiatives - WeCare- includes 24/7 online GP and mental health support service
- Tailored development and on-going training and support
- Free car parking
- Opportunity to join a forward-thinking company
Our values are ‘Connected, Committed and Creative’. This approach is why we can offer you an exceptional wellness package, as we believe that a happy you is good for you and good for us!
So, if you are ready for your next step and eager to make an impact, we are waiting to hear from you!
The Role
As an LGV Class 1 Driver, you will complete deliveries and collections of building related products across our dedicated Howden’s depots and Yusen depots across southern England.
There is no manual handling, although you will be expected to ensure the products are secure. This is not a multi-drop role – you will only complete on average between 1 - 3 deliveries and collections per day based on a 50 hour contract.
We are looking for four Day Drivers to deliver a first-class service to our customer. Start times will approximately be between 5am and 7am.
About You
To be considered as an LGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:
- A full, valid driving LGV Class 1 licence
- At least two years’ commercial LGV Class 1 driving experience
- A maximum of six points on your licence (excluding BA, CD, DD, DR or DG codes)
- A valid DCPC qualification
- A valid Digital Tachograph card
- Excellent communication skills
- To be customer-focused
- To be able to work within a team environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- A flexible approach to your work and the ability to start at different times if necessary
So, if you’re ready to drive your career forward as an LGV Class 1 Driver, please apply via the button shown.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skill set and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Other organisations may call this role Delivery Driver, Truck Driver, Lorry Driver, Class 2 Driver, LGV Driver, Large Goods Vehicle Driver, Goods Vehicle Driver, or Collections and Delivery Driver.
