LGV1 Driver

The role involves joining our Transport team as a Class One (LGV/HGV) driver, ensuring the delivery of plastic, steel and associated products (stillages) to sites in the UK and Northern Ireland using both Articulated and Wagon and Drag HGV vehicles. You will be responsible for the on-time delivery of orders, handling customer merchandise efficiently and ensuring complete accuracy to maintain an outstanding level of service to customers.

You will take pride in your ability to drive in a safe, lawful and fuel efficient manner, selecting routes with due regard to weight, height, width and road restrictions, emphasising economy of movement. You will also demonstrate a “Can Do” approach by providing cover during busy periods and for holiday and absence within the department.

What you’ll do:

• Delivery of orders on time and in good working condition.
• Handling customer merchandise efficiently and ensuring complete accuracy to maintain an outstanding level of service to customers.
• Having a flexible attitude towards providing cover during busy periods and for holiday and absence within the department.
• Accurately completing all records of work and documentation including tachograph records, trip sheets, vehicle check sheets and proof of deliveries in accordance with Company and legislative requirements.
• Selecting routes with due regard to weight, height, width and road restrictions at all times, emphasising economy of movement.
• Checking goods on and off the vehicle and obtaining proof of delivery documentation, ensuring security of the vehicle and goods during transit.
• Operating vehicle ancillary equipment safely and competently.
• Checking the load is secure and properly distributed with regard to axle and gross weights, ensuring maximum safety and protection during transits.

What you’ll need:

• LGV1/HGV1 Licence
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC Card)
• Ability to work a minimum of 2 nights out a week (allowance payable)
• Ability and willingness to deliver product using a Wagon and Drag vehicle
• Experience of using a Moffett preferred (but not essential)

What you’ll get:

• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension (6% employer contribution)
• Annual profit share
• Discounted gym membership
• Free fruit & coffee machines
• Subsidised vending machines
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme

What we do:

VEKA has been leading the global development of PVC window systems for over 50 years, through design, innovation and customer focus. With factories in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia and America, VEKA is the world’s largest manufacturer of extruded PVC products. At VEKA, we are more than just a workplace; we are a global community of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. We are innovators, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are collaborators, creating a culture of teamwork, accountability and mutual support. We are committed to the growth and development of our people because we believe that when our employees thrive, so does our organisation. WeAreVEKA - Are You?

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