Job Ref: 213325034

Date: 2021-03-09 15:26:20

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Class 1 Driver – Days/Nights
Location: MK1 1LG

Who are we?
At Menzies Distribution we’ve been delivering across the UK since 1833 – to and from every high street, as well as reaching the areas others can’t. Today, we’re Logistics UK’s most innovative business of the year. With a strong focus on the future, sustainability and innovation – we keep moving forwards.

About the role:Are you an experienced Class 1 Driver looking for your next opportunity? Are you looking for flexible hours and the option to work overtime? We are establishing a pool of experienced drivers who are looking to reduce the amount of hours they currently work and still retain the benfits of being a company employee.

We’re looking for Class 1 drivers to join our team in Milton Keynes. We are offering the opportunity to work either on a fixed number days or zero hours basis. We are able to provide flexibility on shifts to suit the chosen candidates. 

(Successful candidates will be joining an experienced and dedicated team working mainly on the Ball Beverage account delivering empty cans to a number of beverage filling companies around the UK. The work varies from basic shunting to stock moves between warehouses to customer deliveries)

In addition to a standard salary of between £13.75 and £16.00 per hour this role has potential overtime earnings of between £20.60 & £24.00 per hour. With a holiday allowance of 20 days (pro-rata) including bank holidays.

COVID-19 precaution(s):

Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required Plastic shield at work stations
Social distancing guidelines in place
Virtual meetings
Sanitisation, disinfection / cleaning procedures in place
What your day will look like:

General driving duties, observing current legal and best practice delivering and collection to/from our customer’s premises or other MDS locations.
Delivering products  on behalf of MDS and their customer
Use of electronic P.O.D and up to date technology (full training will be given to ensure best practice)
Assisting with loading and unloading
backloads
Additional Benefits:

Modern fleet
Full uniform & PPE provided
Free CPC training
Healthshield: free cash healthcare scheme for all employees including dependent children;

Dental, optical, physiotherapy, health screening, 24/7 counselling and more

Employee perks: discount on trips, hotels, gyms, days out, restaurants, supermarkets and more
Discount on mobile phone contracts with EE;
Expanding portfolio of training opportunities and development plans
Driver of The Year Awards
What we need from you:

A full UK C+E licence (essential)
12 months previous class 1 driving experience (desirable)
Excellent driving skills
No more than 6 points on your licence
No previous disqualifications (DD,TT,DR,CD,IN)
‘Right To Work’ in the UK
Good knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations
Ready to set the wheels in motion?

What are you waiting for, apply now! For any further information on roles please feel free to get in touch. We look forward to hearing for you

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