At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver goods safely and on time while maintaining excellent relationships with customers.
- Company: Join Greencore, a leading convenience food creator with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly pay, holidays, and a range of job-related perks.
- Other info: Enjoy on-the-job training and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that makes every day taste better.
- Qualifications: Must have a Class 1 driving licence and relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 20.45 - 22.65 £ per hour.
Permanent - Part-Time
Salary: 20.45 - 22.65 per hour + WEEKLY PAY
Shift Time: 11am to 3pm
Start Time: Shift Pattern: Friday and Sunday
Pay Rate: 20.45 per hour (+ 1.15 for weekend work and + 1.15 for any hours worked between 10pm and 6am)
Workload: 1-3 Drops Per Shift (Trunking). All routes are planned in for 8 to 12 hours long.
Tamworth is a large picking depot and one of the busiest and most complexed in the area. The depot serves the major convenience retailers in the region and makes over 2000 deliveries per day.
What we're looking for:
- Ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods.
- Directly liaising with delivery points.
- Portraying a professional branded image to all our customers.
- Maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Obtaining signed or electronic Proof of Delivery (POD) documents.
- Completing necessary transport administration at the beginning, end, and during shifts.
- Driving in a fuel-efficient and safe manner.
- Full compliance with all EU Driver Hours and Road Transport Directive (RTD) Regulations.
- Ensuring goods are transported within correct temperature specifications.
- Adhering to safe systems of work for equipment usage.
- Completing pre and post-vehicle checks and reporting any defects appropriately.
- Have no unspent endorsements, except for speeding and/or parking offences, to a maximum of 6 points.
- Be compliant with the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
- Have no convictions (spent or otherwise) for careless/dangerous driving or driving under the influence of drink or drugs within the last 5 years.
- Be fully conversant with the requirements of EC Directive 561/2006 and 3821/85, strictly obeying the law related to Drivers Hours and Tachograph systems.
- Possess reasonable knowledge of the UK Highway Code and the ability to read and understand written instructions displayed on road signs.
- Display a reasonable understanding of the legal restrictions applied to Large Goods Vehicles, particularly regarding bridge height warning signs, yellow box junctions, and restricted zones (e.g., London Congestion Charging/London Lorry Ban).
- Have a minimum of 6 months of experience in a similar working environment.
What you'll get in return:
- Competitive salary and job-related benefits
- Holidays
- Competitive matched pension contributions
- Life insurance up to 4x salary
- Company share save scheme
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
- Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
- Free on site car park
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date.
Class 1 Driver (Afternoon Shift) - Tamworth employer: Greencore Group
Greencore is an exceptional employer that prioritises its people, offering a vibrant work culture and a commitment to employee growth. Located in Tamworth, one of the busiest depots in the region, employees benefit from competitive pay, weekly payments, and a range of perks including enhanced parental leave and a comprehensive wellbeing platform. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and supports your career development while making every day taste better.
