HGV Multi Drop Delivery Driver; Class C)

Position: HGV Multi Drop Delivery Driver (Class C)
Homefire Group, a part of Invica Industries, is the UK's leading smokeless fuel and kiln dried firewood manufacturer and supplier, putting sustainable warmth and comfort at the heart of your home. We've been keeping homes warm and cosy for nearly 300 years. We operate from over 40 locations in England, Wales and Scotland, including the Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight.

Additionally, Homefire Group is Europe's leading manufacturer of smokeless solid fuels.
We have a range of market favourite brands and a strong commitment to new product development, leading the industry in technical advances and growing our consumer base. We are on a journey to cleaner and greener products, and by buying our Homefire range, our customers can be assured that they are receiving great quality fuel every single time.
Working within Homefire Group, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional driver to join our Alvecote Depot on a full-time permanent basis, delivering a high-quality delivery service for fuel related products to retail and commercial customers. You will be delivering a range of products, from a small bag of kindling to our 25kg briquettes or even products from our summer garden range such as bark bales.

Whilst there is a large amount of manual handling, we do provide tools to aid deliveries such as sack trolleys.
Your working day will start at 7am and finish by 3pm. In winter, your working day might be longer with a 5pm finish; but any hours worked over your usual contractual hours will be paid at a premium rate (time and half). During the busier winter months, we do require drivers to work alternative Saturdays to ensure we can fulfil the needs of our customers.
The successful candidate will have:
o An enthusiastic and hard working attitude, ideally with previous experience within a similar role and working to delivery lead times.
o C Licence required.
o Driver CPC.
o Knowledge of Digital Tachograph Cards.
o Good knowledge and ability to work in accordance with transport legislation, and health and safety procedures.
o Strong customer service skills, with a professional and personable approach to both retail and commercial customers.
o Good knowledge of local traffic and road systems.

What we offer:

o £14.09hour
o 37.5 hour/week contracts
o Overtime during the busier months (generally October – March)
o Weekly tonnage bonus
o Annual driver performance related bonus
o Company Paid Health Cash Plan
o 24/7 Access to a UK GP
o Employee Assistance Program including access to “My Health Advantage”
o Access to a reward programme, providing access to discounts across hundreds of retailers
o Driver CPC renewal
o Provision of uniform