Driver Class C+E - Annualised Hours - Longbenton, Balliol

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We believe in growing together – as a united team and working towards the achievement of our vision which is to be a winning brand in the food-on-the-go market.  Greggs is a much loved and trusted brand with a strong traditional bakery heritage.  Our people are what makes our business successful.

 

We aim to provide our people with a great place to work, where they feel valued by listening, developing and rewarding them.

Pay Rates

Rate of pay is £30,909 starting salary 

40 hours per week (annualised)

Shift Pattern and Contracted Hours

An average of 40 workings hours over 4 days per week. There is a requirement for Saturday and Sunday nightshift working. Drivers are required to be fully flexible with shifts this includes dayshift, backshift and nightshift working.

Job Description

As an LGV Class C+E Night Driver at our Balliol Site, you will provide bulk deliveries/collections to other divisions in multi-temperature loads, and play a vital part in ensuring our shops are fully stocked and able to meet customer demand by carrying out some multi drop deliveries of chilled, frozen and ambient goods to our shops including weekends and bank holidays. 

Reporting to the Transport Team Leaders, you will be an enthusiastic, reliable individual who takes pride in your role as a professional driver.  You will hold a Class C+E driving licence as well as a Driver Qualification Card.  Ideally you will have experience of multi-site deliveries in the food industry and experience of driving LGV vehicles.

Hours of work may be unsociable and shift patterns vary, so flexibility is essential.  We do not currently require our drivers to have overnight stays away from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all pre-departure vehicle checks are made
• Ensure safety of products whilst in motion
• Drive the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner complying with relevant road tachograph legislation
• Deliver load in accordance with specified route and delivery points ensuring accuracy at all times
• Maintain Health and Safety standards whilst unloading into units, any returned goods to be documented and returned to the depot
• Maintain temperature control of vehicle ensuring safe storage of temperature sensitive products as required by product specification
• Work as a team, supporting all colleagues

Skills

• Class C+E Driving license (with a maximum of 6 penalty points)
• Hold a Driver Qualification Card and have the appropriate level of CPC training.
• Be numerate and literate with the ability to maintain records
• Have basic good hygiene and manual handling knowledge
• Be self-motivated and flexible with working hours
• Have a good attendance, time keeping and disciplinary record
• Demonstrate using the Company values

Benefits

• Our Greggs Employee discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
• Your holiday entitlement is 35 days per year which includes Bank Holidays.  (pro-rata for part time)
• After 6 months service you may be eligible for our profit share scheme
• You will receive free life assurance after 1 year’s continuous service.  This is a death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to one year’s salary
• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages

 

Other benefits include:

• Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
• Childcare Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Your Application

During the application process we’ll keep in touch every step of the way.  We know how big a decision it is for you to apply for a job.  Once you do we’ll work hard to keep you up to speed on how your application is progressing.  With your help we can make your application as quick and as smooth as possible.

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