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Class C and E Driver - Kettering

Employer
Greggs
Location
Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary
£33,852 Grade 5. Contract Fixed Term 6 months
Closing date
27 Dec 2018

Job Details

Class C and E Driver - Kettering

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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

Annual Salary £33,852

Grade 5.

Contract Fixed Term 6 months

Shift Pattern and Contracted Hours

45 hours per week on an annualised hour’s basis – Sunday to Saturday

(Various start times – normally 5 shifts per week)

Job Description

Kettering Distribution Centre are looking for self-motivated and flexible people to undertake driving roles on our day shift to support the business through change.  

As an LGV Class C+E Driver, 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.  This role will include weekend working 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.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be part of a team responsible for the safe on-time deliveries to our divisional customers, ensuring all requirements are met in respect of food safety and health and safety.

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
  • Key Requirements:

  • 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

Skills

  • Class C+ E driving licence
  • Driver CPC
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Enthusiasm
  • Flexible in availability for working hours

 

Benefits

  • Our Greggs Employee discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
  • Generous benefits, including Profit Share, Staff Discount, 35 days holiday (inclusive of Public Holidays), along with Pension Scheme and Free Life Assurance after qualifying period.

  • 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


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Company

We love what we do and we have fun! It doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we'd love you to join the team.

Our people are what makes us successful. Whether you're looking for a career or a job to fit around your life commitments, we aim to provide all our people with a great place to work, where you will feel valued and have the opportunity to fulfil your potential. ​

 

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