HGV Class 1 and 2 Driver - Nights bei WINCANTON

Overview

We are looking for 4 x Class 1/C+E Drivers at our distribution centre in Sherburn in Elmet, within our Sainsbury’s contract.

Wincanton is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company, we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is “to make our customers business’s better, every day.”

There are two shift options:

1) Start time between 17:00 - 18:45 

2) Start time between 23:00 - 00:45

18 day rotating rota over 4 weeks, the working pattern will include full weekends.

Working pattern

Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 3 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 4 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

10 hour shifts, flexibility required.

Contracted to 180 hours hours per 4 weekly pay period.

Minimum of 12 months class 1 driving experience required

Pay rates

Basic rate £19.12
Night Shift Premium (Mon-Fri 18:00 - 06:00) £3.41
Night Shift Premium (Sat & Sun 18:00 - 06:00) £3.41
Saturday premium £5.62
Sunday premium £9.21
 

How will you contribute?

· Delivering stock to the stores in a professional, economical and safe manner, whilst following company procedures and maintaining the company image to provide a quality service to the stores.

· Work as trained to ensure that the transport operation achieves the targeted daily and weekly KPIs

· The role involves both class 1 driving and class 2 driving daily

· To undertake general duties which support the transport function efficiently and effectively

· To report incidents or accidents that occur whilst on the road, at store or at depot

· Comply with driver hours legislation and all road traffic regulations.

· Comply with health and safety regulations

· To present vehicles for routine service or in need of defect repair to the maintenance provider.

· Ensure vehicle is sealed before and after delivery.

· Adhere to company procedures in connection with PPE and company uniform

· Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function and department.

· Elements of manual handling will be involved in this role.

What will you bring?

· Must have a minimum of 12 months class 1 driving experience

· Ability to work on your own initiative, working to strict deadlines

· A good communicator both verbal and written

· The right driver would be willing to do both class 1 and class 2 driving daily

· A flexible team-based approach

· Awareness of Transport and Health and Safety legislation

· Ability to act on instruction

Our Culture & Benefits 

In addition to a generous salary, 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.

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.

Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, 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. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent. 

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

Wincanton champions a diverse workforce