Full job descriptionClass 1 Driver (Huntingdon) - £45,427.20 p.a. + benefits. 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. We have a certain number of trunk drivers based at each DC.
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 carrier correctly and accurately

*Plan your route to ensure your 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 24hour 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 21 years or over.

The Benefits
In return for your contribution to the team’s performance, we offer a competitive base salary plusall these extra benefits:
*Upto 50% staff discounts

*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