Service Delivery Driver Class 1

As one of our Class 1 / Trunk Drivers you will be part of a team that moves the stock from our main DC in Huntingdon to our X-Dock locations as well as stores across the UK. We have a certain number of trunk drivers based at each DC. This role will include morning and evening shifts along with overnight stays when required.

Operations

• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centres.


• Conduct a vehicle inspection at the start of each journey for mechanical items and safety issues and report any issues through the company defect policy


• Complete all documentation relating to the journey made and the products carrier correctly and accurately


• Plan your route to ensure your meet delivery schedules and that the most efficient route is taken at all times


• Comply with current legislation and regulation relating to the driving and operating of the vehicle


• Manoeuvre vehicles / trailers / de-mount boxes into loading or unloading positions and assist shunters at DC's if required


• Report any accident or incident in accordance with company guidelines


• Work on a rotational shift pattern in line with your colleagues. This is a 24hr Sunday night to Friday trunk operation, so flexibility is required.


• Ensure vehicle digital tachographs are downloaded in line with current legislation


• To comply with procedures and processes to ensure the effective, efficient and professional operation of Transport operation


• Maintain driving licences, digital tachographs and Drivers CPC in line with current legislation


• Work within the parameters of the Working Time Directive


General

• To ensure the health and safety of Self, Customers and Colleagues is not at risk, by taking all reasonable steps to ensure safety in the workplace.


• To undertake prescribed training and development.


• To be available to work up to 48 hours per week in line with WTD- this is on a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24hour operation - this will include occasional nights out.


• To engage all external and internal customers by communicating in a friendly and professional manner ensuring that they are left with a lasting positive impression of our company.
  
  A valid C+E Licence


• A UK driving licence Cat C1.


• Valid driver's CPC DQ card


• Previous experience and understanding of using digital tachographs


• Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy items of furniture with manual handling experience


• Understanding of EU Driving legislation and tachograph law


• Desirable experience of using a PDA


• Please note that for insurance purposes you should be aged 18 years or over.
  
  In return for your contribution to the team's performance, we offer a competitive base salary plus all these extra benefits:



• Employee discount scheme for Bensons products


• Medicash - cashback options for Health and wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more)


• Unum Income Protection - for peace of mind if you're off work long term due to illness


• Pension scheme - provided by Legal & General


• Discounted Gym membership


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Annual leave buy & sell scheme - you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you


• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave


Access to Retail Trust services (guidance and support on retail issues, mental health, wellbeing & financial topics)

Learning and development programmes to gain new knowledge and skills

Career progression - access to internal opportunities to build your career within Bensons for Beds

• Long service awards and 'Love to Shop' voucher rewards to spend as you like