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Nights HGV Class 1 Driver

🏢 Poundland 📍 Ashton in Makerfield, England 💼 Company - Public
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£14 - £21
£1 - £2 / mo
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Location Base
Ashton in Makerfield, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Great rates and benefits available.

We are at the forefront of a competitive retail sector, providing amazing value to millions of customers every week, with a National and International store base in the UK, Ireland, Poland and Spain.

As a result of our rapid and continued growth, we have immediate positions available for HGV Class 1 Drivers at Wigan DC

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

Rate of pay

Starting from £13.94 up to £20.90 per hour.

Mulitiple shift patterns available to suit most life styles. Excellent premiums available.

A 50p per hour additional payment after 3 months service for zero tacho infringements and zero road traffic accidents (fault) per week.

Enhanced incentive rates offered during peak period.

28 days holiday per annum based on a 5 day working week.

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

Are you ready to work for one of the fastest growing discount retailer's in the UK?


About this amazing opportunity

Based at our Wigan Distribution Centre in Ashton-In-Makerfield. You'll be reporting directly into the Transport 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.

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!

Benefits

Now we know that we couldn’t run a depot without you! So we have worked hard to ensure you receive the best benefits out there including:

  • 40 hour week plus overtime (if desired)
  • Incentive bonus scheme
  • Pension Scheme
  • 28 days holiday per year, increasing with service up to a maximum of 31 days
  • Immediate start
  • Colleague Discount
  • Life Assurance
  • 4 weekly paid

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

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Location: Ashton in Makerfield, England
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