HGV class 1 Driver

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire.

We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose‑led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

Role

Title:

Artic Driver Salary: £33,682.02 (weekly paid) & Guaranteed Trade Union 7.5 hours overtime payment per week

Working Hours:

40 hours with varying start and finish times, Friday - Monday. Shift will start between 06:00 - 09:00

Location:

Resolution Road, Ashby, LE65 1PF

What’s it like working at MDC? Proud to be part of the pladis family, our Midlands Distribution Centre has been the beating heart of McVitie’s logistics since 1992. It’s where our products are carefully stored and sent out to stores Globally. There’s a real sense of satisfaction in knowing you’re helping deliver a product people love.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including:

• 24 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Colleague Discount scheme
• Reward Gateway for benefits
• Happiness Hub - access to retailer discounts and much more
• Free onsite parking
• Long service awards
• Staff shop

As leaders in our industry, we provide transport solutions for the UK&I Region of pladis and work as a 3rd party distributor for key customers. It is therefore crucial that we maintain our high standards. We are looking to employ a HGV Class 1 Driver at our MDC site making customer deliveries and collections to various customer sites in the UK.

Drivers must operate legally, safely and ensure they portray a smart image, as they are the most direct contact with our customers. We provide drivers with smart uniforms and the right protective gear as this reflects our commitment to safety and quality. We expect our drivers to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

• Provide a professional, consistent and timely driving service for pladis.
• Carry out vehicle checks before leaving the depot & if needed at third-party locations.
• Refuel, wash, and report any defects when returning to the site.
• Fill out all necessary paperwork such as delivery notes, pallet notes, offload notes, and defect reports, as needed.
• Communicate any delays, rejected orders, discrepancies to the confirmations department.
• Follow legislation concerning drivers hours and vehicle maintenance to ensure operations conform to O licence requirements.
• Drive with due care and follow the Highway Code, keeping yourself and others in mind. This helps avoid accidents, protects the vehicle and shows our company in a positive way.
• Report all accidents and near misses.
• Maintain the security of the vehicle and load at all times.
• Undertake Yard Shunting duties as and when required

Essential A valid HGV Class 1 licence

Assessments – Workplace English assessment followed by a Driving Assessment. This could take up to two hours. Interview – 30 minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience. If you’re…