At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely drive HGV vehicles and deliver stock to branches across the region.
- Company: Join Wolseley Group, a leading trade merchant in the UK and Ireland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, generous pension, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your driving career with excellent training and real-world experience.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to safety; previous driving experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 22000 £ per year.
Salary: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Location: Marston Gate Distribution Centre, Milton Keynes
Salary: £22,000 per annum for the duration of the apprenticeship, rising upon completion
Hours: 45 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, start times between 10:00pm and 4:00am
We are the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. Wolseley Supply Chain is one of three Distribution Centres within the Wolseley Group. We put our people and customers at the heart of everything we do and are committed to helping our colleagues develop through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Annual leave increasing with length of service
- Generous pension scheme with company contributions matched up to 9%
- Bonus earning potential
- Employee discounts across a wide range of online and high street retailers
- Free healthcare access
- YuLife wellbeing app
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
The Role
We are looking for a professional and reliable Apprentice to join our night shift operation at our Milton Keynes Distribution Centre. As an Apprentice HGV Driver, upon completion of your programme, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and timely delivery of stock to Wolseley branches across the region, providing excellent service and maintaining high safety standards at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate Class 1 (C+E) vehicles up to 44 tonnes
- Deliver and unload palletised stock to Wolseley branches
- Open, secure and lock branches as required during deliveries
- Complete vehicle checks and ensure compliance with transport legislation
- Maintain accurate delivery and compliance documentation
- Complete an average of up to 8 branch deliveries per shift
- Cover delivery routes from Nottingham to the South Coast, including East Anglia, Kent and areas along the Welsh border
What We're Looking For:
- A reliable, enthusiastic candidate
- Previous multi-drop driving experience preferred
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Flexible approach to working night shifts
We look forward to receiving your application!
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