HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver

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

Job summary

A logistics and distribution company in Coalville is looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver. The role involves supporting daily deliveries across the Northern region, performing general driving duties, and assisting with onsite loading and unloading. Applicants must have a full HGV Class 1 license. This is a full-time, permanent position with perks including 20 days of holiday, healthcare plans, and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

20 days of holiday

Paid volunteer day for charity

Healthcare Cash Plan

Training and progression opportunities

Discounts on travel and hotels

Driver of the Year Awards

Qualifications

• Self motivated individual with a HGV Class 1 license entitlement.
• Reliable with a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to follow safety and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• General driving duties, observing legal and best practices.
• Delivering products to customers and MDS locations.
• Assisting with loading and unloading of goods.

Skills

Self motivated individual

Dedicated flexible and reliable

Full HGV Class 1 license entitlement

Job description

Hours: Full-time

Shift: 4 On/4 Off

Duration: Permanent

HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver

Menzies Distribution Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 1 Shunter Driver to work for our Coalville depot. The main purpose of the role will be to support with daily deliveries to new and existing customers across the Northern region.

The Details

• Shift: 4 On/4 Off Days
• Start/Finish Times:05:00 -17:00
• Monthly Pay

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 Shunter Duties:

• Supporting the depot by loading & unloading onsite trailers
• To carry out vehicle and trailer safety checks prior to commencement of shift complying with appropriate documentation and procedures
• Ensure vehicle load is safe, secure and correctly positioned
• Correctly check and accept load documentation and delivery paperwork
• Correctly check in any returned goods and ensure paperwork is accurate
• Operate vehicle safely, ensuring driver actions do not endanger self or other road users
• Undertake any other reasonable job instruction to support the supply of a quality service to the customer

HGV Shunter Requirements:

• Self motivated individual
• Dedicated flexible and reliable
• Full HGV Class 1 license entitlement
• 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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