Class 1 HGV Driver Warehouse & Logistics · Warehouse & Distribution · Huntingdon DC

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.
• This role will include morning and evening shifts along with overnight stays when required.

Operations

• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centres.
• 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.
• Complete all documentation relating to the journey made and the products carried correctly and accurately.
• Plan your route to ensure you meet delivery schedules and that the most efficient route is taken at all times.
• Comply with current legislation and regulation relating to the driving and operating of the vehicle.
• Manoeuvre vehicles / trailers / de-mount boxes into loading or unloading positions and assist shunters at DC’s if required.
• Report any accident or incident in accordance with company guidelines.
• 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.
• Ensure vehicle digital tachographs are downloaded in line with current legislation.
• To comply with procedures and processes to ensure the effective, efficient and professional operation of Transport operation.
• Maintain driving licences, digital tachographs and Drivers CPC in line with current legislation.
• Work within the parameters of the Working Time Directive.

General

• 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.
• To undertake prescribed training and development.
• 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 24-hour operation - this will include occasional nights out.
• 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

• A valid C+E Licence.
• A UK driving licence Cat C1.
• Valid driver’s CPC DQ card.
• Previous experience and understanding of using digital tachographs.
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy items of furniture with manual handling experience.
• Understanding of EU Driving legislation and tachograph law.
• Desirable experience of using a PDA.
• Please note that for insurance purposes you should be aged 18 years or over.

The Benefits

• Employee discount scheme for Bensons products.
• Medicash - cashback options for Health and wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more).
• Unum Income Protection - for peace of mind if you’re off work long term due to illness.
• Pension scheme – provided by Legal & General.
• Discounted Gym membership.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme – you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave.
• Access to Retail Trust services (guidance and support on retail issues, mental health, wellbeing & financial topics).
• Learning and development programmes to gain new knowledge and skills.
• Career progression – access to internal opportunities to build your career within Bensons for Beds.
• 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.