About this role
Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Join pladis, an ambitious and fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people. As proud bakers and chocolatiers, we seek entrepreneurial spirits who embody our Winning Traits to drive deliveries from our Midlands Distribution Centre.
HGV Class 1 Drivers make customer deliveries and collections to various UK sites, operating legally and safely while portraying a smart, professional image as direct customer contact. Conduct vehicle checks before leaving the depot and at third-party locations, then refuel, wash and report defects upon return. We provide smart uniforms and protective gear reflecting our safety commitment.
Proud to be part of the pladis family, our Midlands Distribution Centre has been the beating heart of McVitie’s logistics since 1992, storing and sending products to stores globally. There’s real satisfaction in delivering products people love on a 4 on, 4 off nights shift pattern starting between 20:00-23:00.
To succeed at pladis, be purpose-led, resilient, positive, agile and collaborative with accountability. Enjoy global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact. Drive your career forward with a team taking pride in quality products.
Requirements
- Valid HGV Class 1 licence
- Current Driver CPC qualification
- Digital tachograph card
- Ability to perform pre-departure vehicle walkaround checks
- Knowledge of UK road transport regulations and safety standards
- Professional demeanor and commitment to customer-facing standards
- Purpose-led, resilient, positive, agile, collaborative and accountable mindset
Responsibilities
- Provide a professional, consistent and timely driving service for pladis
- Make customer deliveries and collections to various customer sites in the UK
- Carry out vehicle checks before leaving the depot and if needed at third-party locations
- Refuel, wash, and report any defects when returning to the site
- Operate vehicles legally and safely at all times
- Portray a smart image and conduct yourself in a professional manner as direct customer contact
Benefits
- 24 days holiday increasing with service
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Colleague Discount scheme
- Reward Gateway Happiness Hub with retailer discounts
- Free onsite parking
- Long service awards
- Staff shop
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