HGV Class 1 Driver

Great rates and benefits available.

We are at the forefront of a competitive retail sector, providing amazing value to millions of customers every week!

We have immediate positions available for HGV Class 1 Drivers at Wigan DC

Rotating 6 week rolling shift pattern – Minimum of 40 hours per week with a paid 45 minute break.

Rate of pay

• Basic hourly rate of £14.76
• Weekend premium of £2.20 per hour
• Night hours premium of £1.00 per hour
• A 60p per hour additional payment after 3 months service for zero tachograph infringements and zero road traffic accidents (fault) per week.
• 28 days holiday per annum based on a 5 day working week along with an extra day for your birthday!

Are you looking for your next big step in your Transport / Distribution career?

About this amazing opportunity

Based at our Wigan Distribution Centre in Ashton-in-Makerfield. You'll be reporting directly into the Transport Shift Manager / Team Manager. You will have good working knowledge and understanding of Transport and distribution who is able to embrace and adapt with change.

If you work for Poundland, you need to have

• A class one licence with no endorsements, CPC card and geographical knowledge.
• Enthusiasm with a strong drive to create a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Able to interface at all levels of the organisation
• Bias for action, have a strong work ethic, and desire to achieve excellence.
• Flexible, have fantastic communication skills and huge amounts of drive are a must, together with a natural style that role models our Values
• A strong solutions focus - being comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions in a cost effective way.

What you'll need on your CV

1 year’s driving experience is essential.

An excellent work ethic is a must along with common sense and who is self-motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will be able to work as an individual, or as a team player within the company guidelines.

Things move fast here at Poundland and you'll be able to cope with change, enjoy working in fast paced DC environment.

Benefits

We couldn’t run our DC without our colleagues, so we work hard to ensure you receive the best benefits out there including:

• Minimum 40 hour week plus overtime (if desired)
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days holiday per year, increasing with service up to a maximum of 31 days plus an additional day for your birthday each year.
• Immediate start
• Colleague Discount
• Life Assurance
• 4 weekly paid
• Colleague of the month
• Benefits platform with a wide range of discounts, vouchers and competitions available.
• Wellbeing platform (confidential support for all colleagues)

We'd love to hear from you, so click on apply and we'll be in touch!

We're a fantastic company to work for and...

Here at Poundland we're a fun and friendly place to work, recognise and celebrate success and we'll encourage you to make the most of your potential! You'll be an important part of a growing UK retailer, get the opportunity to work with hardworking dedicated colleagues and also other benefits include competitive annual leave allowance, pension and much more!