WDG_Asda Rochdale Transport Driver

As an experienced class 1 driver, you will be driving Class 1 & rigid vehicles, curtain side, temperature controlled double decker or box trailers in a safe manner, delivering caged or palletised goods to RDC’s, stores or garages, ensuring that the loads are secured correctly and that the goods are delivered on time, offloaded in the correct manner, paperwork is signed, and any agreed waste or cages are collected to be returned.

Current Shifts Available:

• FULL TIME Predominantly Rigid work to Asda On The Move Petrol Station Stores.
• Tue - Sat (8.75 Hours x 5 days) – 12:00 Start (43.75 Hours PW)
• Thu - Fri (10.75 Hours x 4 days) – 12:00 Start (43.75 Hours PW)
• Fri - Mon (10.75 Hours x 4 days) – 12:00 Start (43.75 Hours PW)
• Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat (10.75 Hours x 4 days) – 12:00 Start (43.75 Hours PW)
• Tue - Sat (8.75 Hours x 5 days) – 01:00 Start (43.75 Hours PW)
• Sun - Thu (8.75 Hours x 5 days) – 01:00 Start (43.75 Hours PW)
• Fri - Mon (10.75 Hours x 4 days) – 05:00 Start (43.75 Hours PW)

Predominantly Superstore Class 1 work:

• Tue - Sat (8.75 Hours x 5 days) – 20:00 Start (43.75 Hours PW)

How will you contribute?

• Responsible for the accurate, timely movement and delivery of our customers’ products.
• Adhering to safe working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times.
• Securing load of the trailer to ensure products are safely secured to minimise chances of damage.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times and to take ownership of customer issues on delivery.
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries within the delivery window in a safe manner.
• Be aware of the vehicle defects and bring to the attention of Transport Office as necessary.
• Attend essential training in order to carry out the Driver role.

What will you bring?

• Must have valid in date Class 1 licence (12 Months Minimum Experience)
• Must have valid in date CPC
• Must hold Digital tachograph card
• Must not have more than 6 points on licence
• Possess excellent customer facing awareness skills
• Good timekeeper and able to work unsupervised
• Enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering 1st class customer service
• Must have good communication skills and a flexible can do attitude to work
• Must have a good geographical knowledge

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary.

• Basic: £17.24 / 16.24 (First 6 months)
• Night Rate (18:00 – 06:00): £3.19
• Weekend Rate: £2.23
• Overtime after 8.75 / 10.75 Hours: Additional £5.10 (Plus Any Weekend / Night Premium)
• Additional Day Overtime is x 1.5 all way through.
• ALL BREAKS PAID

Benefits include full uniform, safety equipment, customer discount card, access to a company pension scheme with employer contributions and other optional schemes you may wish to join.

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared. Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.