HGV Driver (Class 2/Category C license) - additional Class 1 driving available
Hours: 45 (6am-4pm, Monday-Friday only)
Location: Avonmouth/Bristol
Package: Basic Salary up to £31,500 (dependant on experience) plus bonus & other excellent PLC company benefits
Sector: Packaging distribution
Protecting what matters, together
We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.
With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement, at all stages of your career.
We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. And additionally, the way we work prioritises work-life balance and flexibility, empowering our colleagues to manage what is most important to them. Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability and a thirst for learning… so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future.
HGV Driver - Key Duties
* Multiple customer deliveries in the local region (average of 1-15 drops daily)
* Drive Company HGV vehicles and operate Company equipment in a safe and professional manner in accordance with Company policies, procedures & legislation
* Occasional Class 1 driving available if successful applicant has valid licence (whereby we will pay premium rate for these duties as and when required to be undertaken).
* Load your vehicle daily on return and secure load for safety (using forklifts, reach/counterbalance)
* Provide a professional HGV driving service, to meet & exceed customer expectations
* Comply with the vehicle security and standing procedure at all times
* Carry out HGV vehicle and auxiliary equipment checks (reporting defects) prior to the operation of any vehicle
* Report any delivery issues or exceptions in a timely manner
* Responsible for the Health and Safety of themselves and others, adhering to safe working practices and the Health & Safety at Work Act, including accident, incident, and damage reporting
Our Benefits
We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits can include: -
* 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
* Christmas season shut down annually
* Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
* Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
* Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
* Long service awards (5-40 years)
* Charitable giving options
* Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
* O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
Macfarlane Group is also dedicated to maximizing every employee's potential, by providing career development plans and pathways in an environment that fosters personal growth and continuous improvement.
Next Steps
This is an urgent appointment. To make an application please simply click 'apply' ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant. If you haven't heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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