Cotteswold Dairy
7.5t / Category C1 Driver - Shropshire
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Job Description
Category C1 Driver - 7.5 Ton
Cotteswold Dairy are looking for a motivated and reliable driver to join the Semi Retail team at the Shropshire Depot. The successful applicant will have a clean UK driving licence Category C1 or above, with a passion to learn and develop; and experience of - or a willingness to work - night shifts, weekends and bank holidays
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 Semi-Retail Driver Role
As a representative of Cotteswold Dairy, quality and customer service will be at the heart of this 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. 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
- 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
- Discounted products, including doorstep delivery where available
- Group personal pension scheme with Aviva
- Health and wellbeing benefit via Simply Health
- Regular social calendar of events
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity please apply now.
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Location: Battlefield Enterprise Park, GB
Posted Date: 10/18/2024
Contact Information
Contact | Human Resources Cotteswold Dairy |
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