HGV Class 1 Driver

Menzies Distribution Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Oldham is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights) to join their team. The role involves delivering and collecting products efficiently, adhering to legal driving practices. Candidates must hold a full UK C+E licence and have excellent driving skills. This permanent position includes a Monday to Saturday night shift pattern, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits including a healthcare cash plan and opportunities for professional training and progression.

Benefits

28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Paid day to volunteer for a charity

Driver of the Year Awards

Contributory workplace pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Training for industry certifications

Qualifications

• A full UK C+E licence is essential for the role.
• No more than 6 points on your licence.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Delivering product on behalf of MDS and customers.
• General driving duties while observing legal and best practice.
• Assisting with loading and unloading.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

Knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations

Education

Full UK C+E licence

Job description

Menzies Distribution Solutions – National High Cube Network & Smarter Supply Chain Solutions

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, England

Hours: Full-time

Shift: Tuesday to Saturday

Duration: Permanent

HGV Class 1 Driver (Nights)

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for an experienced HGV driver that hold a C+E licence to join us, providing a first class service with our team in Oldham. You’ll be undertaking the delivery & collection of product on behalf of Menzies Distribution Solutions Limited and its customers.

What You Really Want To Know:

• Shift Pattern: Tuesday - Saturday Nights
• Overtime Paid 1 x Basic Rate
• Length of shift: 10 Hours
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

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
• Time For You:Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• 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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