HGV Class 1 Driver and Shunter Cover

Menzies Distribution Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics distribution company is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver for a permanent role in Preston. The position involves 4 On/4 Off night shifts and requires a full UK C+E licence. Responsibilities include delivering products, assisting with loading and unloading, and providing shunter cover as necessary. The role offers various benefits including 20 days of holiday, health and wellness plans, and professional development training opportunities. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

20 days of holiday

Paid day to volunteer for charity

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Discount portal for healthcare and travel

Paid day leave for periodic CPC Training

Healthcare Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK C+E licence.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Good knowledge of drivers' hours and WTD regulations.

Responsibilities

• Delivering product on behalf of MDS and their customer.
• General driving duties, observing legal and best practices.
• Assisting with loading and unloading trailers.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

Strong communication

Ability to work well with others

Education

Full UK C+E licence

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver 4 On/4 Off Nights (And Shunter Cover)

Hours: Full-time

Shift: 4 On/4 Off

Duration: Permanent

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for a HGV/Shunter Driver that holds a C+E licence to join us, providing a first class service with our team in Preston. You’ll be undertaking the delivery & collection of product on behalf of Menzies Distribution Solutions and its customers, also providing Shunter cover when needed.

What You Really Want To Know:

• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Nights
• Start Times: Between 18:00-06:00
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

*** You will be required to cover Shunting and training will be provided ***

HGV Class 1 Driver Duties:

• General driving duties, observing current legal and best practice delivering and collection to/from our customer’s premises or other MDS locations.
• Delivering product on behalf of MDS and their customer
• Use of electronic P.O.D and up to date technology (full training will be given to ensure best practice)
• Assisting with loading and unloading

HGV Class 1 Driver Requirements:

• A full UK C+E licence (essential)
• Excellent driving skills
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• ‘Right To Work’ in the UK
• Good knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations

Shunting Duties/Requirements:

• Use of a Terberg shunt vehicle (full training given)
• Moving trailers in and out of bays for loading and unloading
• Moving of curtains to allow for side loading onto trailers
• Strong communication
• Work well with others
• Time For You: Relax with 20 days of holiday.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts: Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training: Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

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