Class 2 Driver Colleague Co-Op Wellingborough

Job Title: Class 2 Driver                                                                       

Location: Wellingborough                                                                    

Permanent Role – Fri-Mon

We are looking for Class 2 Driver’s to join our busy depot based in Wellingborough.

• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Will require weekend working as part of a rota

Shift start times available: 06:00am

£16.48 p/h basic pay

£2.47 p/h premium for hours worked between 18:00-06:00

£1.86 p/h premium for hours worked between Friday 22:00-Sunday 22:00

Our depot operates 24 hours per day / 7 days per week including weekends and bank holidays, so it is essential that you are flexible.

You will be delivering products to national supermarkets and convenience stores. Products will be in cages so cage manoeuvring is required, it is therefore essential that applicants can carry out these duties.

What we expect from our Drivers: 

• Ownership for the safe and timely delivery of our customers’ products.
• Securing caged loads and carrying out its transfer from depot to store.
• Operation of point of delivery technology, the completion of driver checks and documentation.
• Carrying out multi-drops within depot region.
• Adhering to Driving legislation and professional competence standards.
• Undertaking professional development.
• Investing in our award-winning health and safety standards
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service

• A team player with a proactive approach to solving problems

Experience and Qualifications: 

• Must hold a valid Class 2 Licence
• Must hold a valid DCPC Card
• Must hold a Digi Card
• Must not have more than 6 points on your licence
• Previous experience in temperature controlled food transportation is an advantage
• Previous experience in multi drop deliveries using a tai lift is an advantage
• Working with vehicles fitted with driver telematics
• A flexible approach to working patterns and start times to meet business needs
• Motivated and committed with high personal and professional standards
• Possess excellent communication skills, understands and follows both verbal and written information.

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application. 

Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce