Class 1 HGV Driver

Class 1 Driver (Huntingdon) - £45,427.20 p.a. + benefits. As a Class 1 Driver you will be responsible for moving stock from our main DC in Huntingdon to our X-Dock locations as well as stores across the UK.

The Role

As one of our Class 1 / Trunk Drivers you will be part of a team that moves the stock from our main DC in Huntingdon to our X-Dock locations as well as stores across the UK. We have a certain number of trunk drivers based at each DC. This role will include morning and evening shifts along with overnight stays when required.

Operations

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Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centres.

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Conduct a vehicle inspection at the start of each journey for mechanical items and safety issues and report any issues through the company defect policy

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Complete all documentation relating to the journey made and the products carrier correctly and accurately

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Plan your route to ensure your meet delivery schedules and that the most efficient route is taken at all times

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Comply with current legislation and regulation relating to the driving and operating of the vehicle

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Manoeuvre vehicles / trailers / de-mount boxes into loading or unloading positions and assist shunters at DC’s if required

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Report any accident or incident in accordance with company guidelines

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Work on a rotational shift pattern in line with your colleagues. This is a 24hr Sunday night to Friday trunk operation, so flexibility is required.

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Ensure vehicle digital tachographs are downloaded in line with current legislation

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To comply with procedures and processes to ensure the effective, efficient and professional operation of Transport operation

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Maintain driving licences, digital tachographs and Drivers CPC in line with current legislation

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Work within the parameters of the Working Time Directive

General

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To ensure the health and safety of Self, Customers and Colleagues is not at risk, by taking all reasonable steps to ensure safety in the workplace.

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To undertake prescribed training and development.

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To be available to work up to 48 hours per week in line with WTD- this is on a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24hour operation - this will include occasional nights out.

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To engage all external and internal customers by communicating in a friendly and professional manner ensuring that they are left with a lasting positive impression of our company.

What we are looking for

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A valid C+E Licence

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A UK driving licence Cat C1.

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Valid driver’s CPC DQ card

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Previous experience and understanding of using digital tachographs

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Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy items of furniture with manual handling experience

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Understanding of EU Driving legislation and tachograph law

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Desirable experience of using a PDA

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Please note that for insurance purposes you should be aged 18 years or over.

The Benefits

In return for your contribution to the team’s performance, we offer a competitive base salary plus all these extra benefits:

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Employee discount scheme for Bensons products

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Medicash - cashback options for Health and wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more)

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Unum Income Protection - for peace of mind if you’re off work long term due to illness

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Pension scheme – provided by Legal & General

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Discounted Gym membership

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Cycle to Work scheme

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Annual leave buy & sell scheme – you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you

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Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

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Access to Retail Trust services (guidance and support on retail issues, mental health, wellbeing & financial topics)

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Learning and development programmes to gain new knowledge and skills

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Career progression – access to internal opportunities to build your career within Bensons for Beds

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Long service awards and ‘Love to Shop’ voucher rewards to spend as you like

(*qualifying periods and terms apply)

If this sounds like you, we would love to have a chat....