truck driver Newton Aycliffe, England
Job description
We have an excellent opportunity to join the company on a 4 on 4 off basis with a start time of around 9am.
The role is working with our large supermarket client and involves loading and tipping the trailer from the regional distribution centre to stores (approximately 2 stores per shift) and reloading packaging waste back to the distribution centre.
Key Tasks
· Daily vehicle checks, reporting any defects
· Making on time deliveries to stores
· Tipping using machinery (electric pallet trucks)
· Reloading packaging waste back to the distribution centre
· Ensuring that your vehicle is clean and fit for the next delivery
· Attending site inductions and training
· Ensuring that health and safety is at the forefront of everything you do resulting in safe driving and minimal/zero damage to vehicles
· Compliance to company policies and procedures
· Communicating progress, delays, and key information
What’s on Offer?
· £170 per shift (plus bonus of £11 per shift paid quarterly subject to criteria)
· Reliable weekly pay (Fridays) via our in-house payroll team
· Full uniform provided (after qualifying period)
· No overnight stays
· Subsidised on-site canteen
· Regular staff shop sales and freebies
· Electric charging points
The Essentials
Here’s what we need from you in order to join the team:
· A minimum of 12 months’ experience driving HGVs (due to the complexity of some of the store deliveries)
· A valid C+E UK driving licence
· A valid UK Driver CPC
· A valid UK Digital Tachograph Card
· You must have held a valid UK HGV Class 1 licence for over 12 months and have no more than 6 penalty points
· Demonstrable recent driving experience (happy to discuss at interview)
A strong knowledge and awareness of driver hours regulations
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £181.00 per day
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus
Work Location: One location
