Cormar Gateshead Class 2 Driver

Wincanton

  • Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
  • £34,892 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Degree Level: No Formal EducationJob Description:If you are a professional driver looking for a secure employment opportunity, with a market leading 3PL logistics organisation - look no further!Wincanton are in an exciting growth period having recently won several new contracts and in tender for a lot more! Our people are the driving force of our success, and we think it is important to reward and recognise your hard work which is why our benefits packages and development opportunities are unrivalled.We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and pride ourselves on our social value commitments and our strategy to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our people are what make us great!Salary: £34,892Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 06.00 startsLocation: GatesheadWhat will you be doing as a Class 2Driver?· Driving a Class 2 Vehicle in a safe manner, complying with all road traffic, and vehicle legislation· Multidrop deliveries to high street stores and trading estates.· Many deliveries mechanical off load and some stores assist with deliveries.· Vehicles fitted with equipment to offload items.· Collecting returns from customers' properties· Completion of tachographs in line with legislation and company policies· Performing vehicle checks at the beginning and end of each journey and reporting all defects· Ensuring the vehicle and stock are properly always secured· Always providing a first-class customer service experienceRelevant skills and experience as a Class 2 Driver:· This is a physically demanding role including lifting and shifting - essential that you are physically able to lift items· Valid LGV, HGV Class 2 License· Valid Digital Tachograph card· Full Driver Qualification card (Driver CPC)· A general understanding of driver's hours legislation and working time directive· No more than 6 points on driving licenseWhat do we offer?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 moreAs a valued member of the team you will be rewarded with:· Competitive salary· First Aid, Health and Safety & Fire Marshall Training available· Free onsite parking· Uniform· Retail discounts· Pension scheme· Death in Service benefit· Healthcare Cash Plan· Cycle to Work Scheme· Wellbeing and benefits PortalOur people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we provide significant opportunities for career progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.Linked Career Path
Transport Supervisor
Transport ManagerAbout 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.

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