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The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become 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. As a company 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.

We are looking to recruit 4 forward thinking LGV Class 1 Drivers for collection of freight on a Just in time (JIT) basis from Yusen Logistics UK Warehouses for delivery to Global Client.

The Benefits

• A competitive pay rate of £35,167.60 per annum
• Contract supplement of £2,000 per annum
• Uplift payment of extra £3.22 per hour for any hours worked between 18:00 and 06:00
• Time and a half paid after 45 hours worked
• Palletised deliveries
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension Scheme
• Fully expensed CPC training and annual driver training programme
• Exclusive rewards platform including health and lifestyle benefits
• Access to a benefits and rewards discount scheme offering discounts online and in-store
• Commitment to promoting and protecting mental health of all our employees
• Free on-site parking
• Free corporate uniform

The Role

As an LGV Class 1 Driver, you will safely and efficiently deliver products on behalf of our dedicated Customer’s. We deliver and collect components from various sites across the UK. The products are secured using stillages and pallets, and there may be a small amount of manual handling involved.

Adhering to designated routes, you’ll undertake route checks for safety restrictions, planned road works and traffic to ensure your journey will be smooth and efficient.

This role requires very minimal manual handling and you will be responsible for securing the products ready for transportation.

You will be an effective communicator with a good command of English, ensuring that any issues will be relayed to the traffic office in the first instance. You’ll also demonstrate a professional and courteous manner to internal and external Customers, other road users and colleagues.

The normal working shifts for these roles are Monday to Friday but we may ask for some flexibility if some weekend work becomes necessary. We offer both day and night shifts, averaging around 10-12 hours per shift, depending on your delivery location.

About You

To be considered as an LGV Class 1 Driver, you will need:

• A full, valid LGV Class 1 licence, preferably with 2 years’ experience
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• A good working knowledge of working time regulations
• Previous experience of JIT collections & deliveries preferable
• Flexible approach to work, able to start at varying times over a 24-hour period.
• A CPC Driver qualification
• A current Digital Tachograph Card
• A flexible attitude to working hours
• A good understanding of English
• To be able to work collaboratively within a team environment
• To be able to work independently with the ability to ‘think on your feet’
• The ability to deliver goods in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail, ensuring all Documents are completed correctly
• Excellent Customer service skills
• To follow all instructions as required
• The desire to offer a first-class service to our customers

At least 2 years LGV Class 1 driving experience would be beneficial to your application, however, less experienced drivers are welcome to apply as we will train and develop you.

So, if you’re looking for a brilliant opportunity as an LGV Class 1 Driver, please apply ASAP.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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 skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.

So, if you’re keen to join us as a Class 1 Driver, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.