HGV Class I Drivers

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  • Drive vehicles with due care and attention and a respect for traffic law, Company policy and procedure
  • Fully comply with driver hours and regulations
  • Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard in line with health and safety, legal requirements and Company process
  • Carefully load and unload cages at store with regard to personal safety as instructed in the Company health and safety manual
  • Carry out regular and thorough vehicle checks
  • Responsible to ensure that deliveries are made on time and at the right place, ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately
Salary£43267 - £51458
Hours5 on 3 off shift pattern, averaging 44 hours per week
Contract TypePermanent
LocationSolstice Business Park, Equinox Drive, Amesbury
Closing Date2024-12-02

About the Role

Job Overview

  • Drive vehicles with due care and attention and a respect for traffic law, Company policy and procedure
  • Fully comply with driver hours and regulations
  • Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard in line with health and safety, legal requirements and Company process
  • Carefully load and unload cages at store with regard to personal safety as instructed in the Company health and safety manual
  • Carry out regular and thorough vehicle checks
  • Responsible to ensure that deliveries are made on time and at the right place, ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately

Package Description

  • Day shift - £43,267 per annum
  • Night shift - £51,458 per annum (£43,267 base salary plus £8,191 night shift premium)
  • 5 on 3 off shift pattern working an average 44 hours per week
  • 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
  • Contributable Company pension scheme
  • Staff uniform and PPE
  • Onsite canteen
  • 10% store discount
  • Cycle to Work
  • Access to social and sporting events

Minimum Criteria to Apply

  • Valid C+E Driving Licence
  • Current and fully completed Driver Certificate of Professional Competence card (DCPC) is essential
  • Minimum 25 years of age with a minimum of 12 months' experience in a C+E role for insurance purposes
  • Understanding and working knowledge of WTR; EU driver hours and working time rules
  • Task orientated approach
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Pass internal driver assessment
  • Minimal infringements

For applications to be considered, applicants are required to have a complete and up-to-date Home Bargains Careers Centre profile and to respond to the job application questionnaire when prompted.

Applicants that are invited to attend an onsite driver assessment must present original documentation demonstrating their eligibility to work in the UK, along with other specified documents.

Please note, as we expect to receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, you are advised to submit your fully completed application at the earliest opportunity, as the closing date may be brought forward.