LGV1 Driver, Aylesford

Job description

Job Type

Transport / Warehouse / Logistics

Region

South East England

Location

Aylesford

Preferred Hours

Full Time

Partnership Level

10

Closing Date

31/3/2020

Vacancy Type

Permanent

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Salary

£12.50 to £16.25 per hour Plus appropriate shift premium

Salary Frequency

per hour

Hours of Work

43 Hours per week. Any 5 days out of 7 days on rotation

AM (start time window between 03:00 - 08:00)
PM (start time window between 11:00 - 16:00)
Nights (start time window between 18:00 - 23:59)

We have a number of different ways to work flexibly so at your interview feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you. There are no guarantees, however, it may open the door to not only a new role but a new way of working.

Duties & Responsibilities

Please take a look at the short video below which will give you an introduction to the LGV role at Waitrose.

Drivers in the Partnership are accountable for ensuring all duties are performed in a safe manner with an awareness of individual responsibility for health and safety at all times. Driver must have knowledge of the working time directive and Comply with the laws and rules relating to driving HGV vehicles including, Drivers' hours regulations, speed limits and other rules as outlined in either the Highway code, Partnership Transport Partners Handbook or the drivers training pack. Our drivers have the responsibility of maintaining the reputation John Lewis holds for customer service, by offering outstanding service in the delivery of stock to our branches. We'll expect you to go the extra mile in everything you do, from loading your vehicle to dealing with queries.

Job Requirements

To complete all branch deliveries and supplier collections to the required
standard
whilst ensuring own and others Health and Safety.

Your Performance and Productivity will drive your Pay and Progression here at Waitrose & Partners. It is not unusual to work from Midnight to midday Even prior to a rest period, please take this in to consideration before applying or accepting a position with us. We expect high standards of professionalism from our drivers and are extremely procedure driven, please consider this carefully before applying or accepting a position with us. As a Waitrose & Partners Partner you will be expected to be flexible and a positive approach to problem solving, please consider this carefully before applying or accepting a position with us.

The John Lewis & Partners Partnership is unique. It's like no other place you have worked before, or will ever work again. Just one of the reasons for this is that we put the happiness of our people - our Partners - at the heart of everything we do. Join us and we'll ensure your job is not only fulfilling and rewarding but suited to the way you work best as an individual.
We're also different because our Partners are active co-owners in the business, which means they share in the profits and have a real say in determining its future. What's more, we take genuine pride in treating each other with respect and honesty - an ethos that is reflected in the outstanding level of service we deliver to our customers, each and every day.
This all adds up to making the Partnership and each of its household brands - John Lewis & Partners, Waitrose & Partners and John Lewis & Partners Insurance - extraordinary places to work. Join us and you'll find that, whatever you want to do and wherever you want to go, the John Lewis & Partners Partnership can take you there.

Required essential experience skills and qualifications

• Valid UK LGV1 C + E driving licence (with a maximum of 6 points)
• Valid DCPC (Drivers Qualification Card)
• Valid Tachograph Card
• +2 years previous experience driving a 44 tonne articulated lorry

Required desirable experience skills and qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail distribution environment

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.

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