HGV Class 1 Driver

Description:

HGV Class 1 Driver Hours: 45 (across Monday-Friday only) Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Package: Basic salary £31,294 plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (Plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme)Sector: Packaging distribution Our Company Macfarlane Packaging, the UK's largest packaging distributor have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our logistics team based in Newcastle. We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions ‘dignity in the workplace'. Our focus is to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service. As a leading distributor, logistics is at the very heart of what we do best. Welcoming dedicated individuals into our team who have a passion for delivering excellence is key to our continued success.HGV Class 1 Driver - Key Duties
Multiple customer deliveries in the local region (average of 1-15 drops daily)
Drive Company HGV vehicles and operate Company equipment in a safe and professional manner in accordance with Company policies, procedures & legislation
Load your vehicle daily on return and secure load for safety (using forklifts, reach/counterbalance)
Provide a professional HGV driving service, to meet & exceed customer expectations
Comply with the vehicle security and standing procedure at all times
Conduct HGV vehicle and auxiliary equipment checks (reporting defects) prior to the operation of any vehicle
Report any delivery issues or exceptions in a timely manner
Responsible for the Health and Safety of themselves and others, adhering to safe working practices and the Health & Safety at Work Act, including accident, incident, and damage reporting 

Our Benefits We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: - 
25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)
Contributory pension scheme
Annual (company paid) volunteering day
Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
Long service awards (5-40 years)
Charitable giving options
Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies) 

Your future with us Here at Macfarlane Group, you truly have the potential to shape your own future and set your own ambitions. We are a large group company where internal promotion and mobility are a key feature of our success. Through tailored career plans, we provide a wide range of structure training & development pathways, utilizing both in-house expertise to share knowledge and the best-in-class external training partners. There is potential access to management & leadership development, and we work closely with recognized, accredited bodies including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM); So there really are no limits to where your journey within Macfarlane Group may take you.  How to apply/next steps This is an urgent appointment, and we will be promptly identifying and reviewing the best applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting the successful candidate to commence with us ASAP. To make an application please simply click ‘apply’ ensuring that your CV is up to date and relevant.   All applications will be acknowledged, shortlisted applicants normally hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you haven’t heard from us within 2-3 weeks of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.   We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.      NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE