HGV Class 1 Driver / Shunter

Pilgrim Foodservice Ltd is looking for experienced, professional HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Transport Department!

As a driver you are acting as an ambassador for the company, the way you drive and how you behave are the subject of scrutiny by our customers and members of the public. The company expects the highest standards of driving and behaviour at all times ensuring roadworthiness and standards regarding hygiene are always met.

We expect all our Drivers to drive with utmost care, with due diligence and embrace opportunities for personal development to enhance their driving skills. Not only will the successful candidate be joining a fast-paced, passionate team, they will be joining a forward-thinking company who is looking for someone who will live by the Company Values of Trust, Respect, Integrity and Innovation.

Responsibilities will include:

• Comply with all applicable driving, road traffic and vehicle regulations whilst driving for the company


• Drive with utmost professionalism, courtesy and safety at all times. Avoiding damage to company vehicles and property


• Maintain record and abide by all compliance regulations, including but not limited to Working Time Directive. Notify the Transport Office team of any driving infringements or endorsements issued against you whilst employed by the company


• Perform daily walk around checks and report any defects or issues to a member of the Leadership team without delay


• Ensure the vehicle is in a hygienic condition at all times


• Ensure the vehicle has been loaded safely and handle all products appropriately


• Loading & unloading of vehicles


• Managing customer returns


• Vehicles shunter checks and highlighting unreported damage


• Fridge unit check to make sure running and set to right temperature


• Temperature Monitoring


• Minor vehicle repairs i.e. changing bulbs, changing wing mirrors.


• Cleaning the vehicles


• Refuelling vehicles when needed.


• Always present yourself professionally and wear the appropriate company-issues uniform in a clean and damage-free condition


• Always act in a professional, courteous manner when dealing with customers and handle any queries they have efficiently


• Maintain all records in accordance with the company's current operating procedures and operating instructions


• Manage cash and cheques accurately and safely in accordance with current company procedures account for all cash received from customers and to be personally responsible for any discrepancies between collected cash and deposited cash.
  
  HGV Category 'C+E' driving licence entitlement and experience.


• Driver CPC & Digi Tacho cards


• Confidence to operate vehicle and perform delivery duties (duties are physical and of moderate to high intensity)


• Trustworthy


• Numerate


• Good written communication skills


• Strong interpersonal skills: dealing with customers, handling conflict


• Good decision maker


• Effective communicating skills, keeps people informed of decisions and outcomes, Driving a Goods Vehicle: 1 year (preferred)


• driving: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• Driver CPC (required)
  
  About Pilgrim Foodservice

We are an independent, agile, family-run business. Our people embrace and embody our family values of trust, integrity, respect, and innovation. These values have helped us to build a proud history of forging loyal relationships with our customers. From our depot in Boston, we serve a diverse range of customers in 17 counties across the Eastern side of the UK. We offer more than 4000 products including butchery, fresh produce, chilled, frozen, grocery and non-food items.

We are 'passionate about our people', recognising that our teams, along with their drive and passion, are the reason for our continued success. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, friendly, exciting business.


• Competitive salary


• Above statutory holiday entitlement


• Pension scheme


• Recommendation recruitment bonus


• Continuous training


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Discounted gym membership


• Staff discount


• Long service recognition


• Career progression opportunities


Strictly no agencies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Gym membership


• On-site parking


• Referral programme


Schedule:

• Night shift