Job Description

We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Class 2 drivers to join our successful team at a well-known Distribution Centre based out of Hemel Hempstead. These roles will appeal to an individual who loves working in a team to deliver exceptional service.

£43,030 per annum Monday - Friday, 50 hours per week.

Hourly rate - £16.55 per hour

No bank holiday working required

Start times between 05.00 - 06.00, flexibility is required.

Due to the nature of the work heavy lifting is required. It is therefore essential that the successful applicant is capable to carry out this nature of work.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive Company vehicles and operate Company equipment in a safe and proper manner in accordance with Company Policies, procedures, and legislation.

Assist the loading operation in movement of vehicles onto bays.

Provide excellent customer service at all times and to take ownership of customer issues on delivery.

Responsible for the accurate, timely movement and delivery of our customers' products.

You will be carrying out 5 - 20 drops per day.

Delivery of demountable boxes & paperwork to out-bases for day deliveries.

Carry out vehicle and auxiliary equipment checks prior to the operation of any vehicle, reporting any defects immediately.

On return to base, report to the traffic office for full debrief and report any exceptions in a timely manner.

This role ability to self-manage and use initiative for solving problems.

Adhering to safe working practices to ensure the safety of yourself and others at all times

Experience & Qualifications:

Full Category 2 Driving Licence / Class 1 would also be an advantage

DCPC Qualification card required and proof of current hours of training.

Experience of driving commercial vehicles.

Knowledge of driving legislation.

Excellent customer service skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Enthusiasm and reliability.

Benefits of the role:

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, share scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more

As a Class 2 driver you will be rewarded with:

• Competitive salary
• First Aid, Health and Safety & Fire Marshall Training available
• Free onsite parking
• Lockers
• Uniform
• Retail discounts
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Payroll Giving
• Shares Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing and benefits Portal
• Discounts with Companies such as the RAC, EE Mobile Phones
• Focus on developing your skills

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Apply Now!

Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible!

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.

Across the UK, Wincanton is everywhere. With 20,300+ colleagues working from 160+ locations in the UK and Ireland, our size and scale gives us an incredible opportunity to build a stronger, more inclusive and more skilled community and society for the future.