Class 1 Night Driver
Gregory Distribution, Hopetown, Wakefield
Class 1 Night Driver
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Gregory Distribution, Hopetown, Wakefield
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 19 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 9a4efa6990dd4d6187410abcb25172f8
Location ref: Hopetown, Wakefield
Full Job Description
As a Class 1 Night Driver, you will:
- Take to the road in curtain-side and box trailers, including both single and double deck trailers, to deliver goods to retail stores throughout the UK.
- Enjoy a manageable delivery schedule with typically 1 to 3 drops per shift, keeping deliveries on schedule and customers satisfied.
- Ensure every load is secured safely and compliantly using industry-approved restraint equipment.
- Complete tail lift deliveries with a strong focus on safety, efficiency and customer service.
- Perform comprehensive daily vehicle safety checks using your company phone to maintain top-notch vehicle safety and reliability.
- Maintain regular communication with the transport office to provide updates on delivery progress and respond to any changes or issues in real time.
- Represent the company professionally at every delivery point, ensuring excellent customer service and building strong relationships with store teams.
- Participate in ongoing training and development, including refresher courses and updates on industry regulations, to keep your skills sharp and compliant.
Hold a valid UK Class 1 (CE) Driving Licence. - Possess a current Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
- Previous experience delivering to retail, commercial or customer sites is advantageous, although full training can be provided.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and build positive relationships with customers.
- Be capable of working to planned schedules and delivery deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
- Bring a positive, reliable and team-focused approach, with the confidence to work independently when required.
- Have good geographical awareness and the ability to navigate routes efficiently across the UK.
Competitive Salary: £42,837 per annum, based on 48 hours per week. (includes shift allowance of £17.50 per shift for any shifts starting between 12:00hrs and 02:00hrs). - Shift Hours: 14:00hrs - 16:00hrs, finish between 22:00hrs - 02:00hrs, Monday to Friday.
- Overtime: Paid at hourly rate. Enhanced rates available for working weekends.
- Training: DCPC training during your employment, Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support, and more.
- Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
- Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, Medical Reimbursement, Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme.
- Extras: Christmas Savings Club, Black Circle Tyre Discount, Cycle To Work Scheme, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
- Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/class-1-night-driver-127426161