Class 2 HGV Driver - Shropshire

Cotteswold Dairy are looking for a motivated and reliable driver to join the Haulage team at the Shropshire Depot. The successful applicant will have a clean UK driving licence Category C or above, with a passion to learn and develop; and experience of - or a willingness to work - night shifts, weekends and bank holidays Class 2 HGV Driver: Training We are keen to offer progression within the business and will encourage you to fulfil your potential while building a lasting long term relationship with the company. This role offers a number of career progression opportunities for enthusiastic individuals looking to build a career. Our dedicated Learning & Development co-ordinator supports our Trainee HGV programme, NVQ programmes and academic progression; our Internal Trainer runs frequent practical FLT and PPT courses throughout the year The Class 2 HGV Driver Role As a representative of Cotteswold Dairy, quality and customer service will be at the heart of this position. We would be pleased to consider applicants who are newly qualified, and the company offers progression opportunities for individuals who demonstrate reliability and competence within the Class 2 position Key duties will include: Safely driving an appropriate vehicle in line with your licence category, remaining courteous at all times while delivering excellent customer service and building good customer relationships The punctual delivery of dairy and dairy related products to semi-retail customers on intensive multi-drop rounds, observing stock rotation and conducting your duties to the highest standards Being a team player, prepared to cover holiday and sickness periods; along with the ability to work well alone, problem solving on the road Working Hours † Full time, 48 hours per week (rostered average). Night-time hours through to morning as required over seven days per week on a rota basis. In order to comply with the Working Time Directive, this will be averaged out over a period of 26 weeks Start times vary based on the individual rounds, however most rounds commence between 1100 and 0200. As with most driving roles, this position is job + finish. † This is an example only – a degree of flexibility is required IMPORTANT - This physically active role involves working nights, and requires manual handling You will have a positive attitude, and have a keen eye for detail; be reliably able to commute to work at the shift times indicated, and be flexible to work the full shift pattern Company Benefits We also offer benefits including: Competitive salary with scope to train and advance within the business Enhanced company sick pay 22 days' holiday plus Bank Holiday Allowance Additional day of holiday after 3 years' service Refer a friend - potentially receive £500 per referral Cycle to work scheme via Salary Sacrifice Discounted products, including doorstep delivery where available Group personal pension scheme with Aviva (company 4.5%) Health and wellbeing benefit via Simply Health To be considered for this fantastic opportunity as a Class 2 HGV Driver please apply now. TPBN1_UKTJ