Class 1 Driver

Polypipe Building Products are focused on delivering solutions to the residential sector. Polypipe Building Products works with national and local developers, plumbing and heating engineers, general builders and groundworkers to deliver above and below ground drainage systems, rainwater solutions as well as hot and cold plastic plumbing products.

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Class 1 Driver to join our company based from our Broomhouse Lane site in Edlington, DN12.

Role: Responsible for carrying out deliveries across the UK while ensuring our customers get the best impression of our organisation. You are the ‘face’ of our business, not just our delivery driver.

It’s all about making a good impression with your appearance, manner and the look of your vehicle.

Ensuring goods are delivered in a first-class condition, completing all necessary paperwork and above all, leaving everyone you meet with a really positive impression of you and our business.

Benefits And Working Hours £16.77 per hour plus additional allowances

Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%

25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

50 hour average week, nights out included in this role

Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme

Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership)

Free flu vouchers

Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services

Responsibilities Drive company vehicles and operate company equipment in a safe and proper fashion and in accordance with company policies, procedures and legislation

To carry out vehicle, load and auxiliary equipment checks prior to operation of any vehicle and report any defects immediately

To deliver goods to customer premises across the UK ensuring service levels are maintained

To meet all special instructions as requested by transport office

Ensure that all documentation is completed and signed as required

On return to your base / at the end of shift report to the traffic office for a full debrief

Undertake a driving skills assessment at any time as requested

Comply with the vehicle security and standing instructions at all times

Where company uniform and personal protective equipment has been issued they must be worn at all times when on duty

To ensure all product is loaded on the vehicle in a safe, evenly distributed manner and secured appropriately for travel on the public highway in line with current legislative and guidance requirements

Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab & condition of the vehicle you are allocated

Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the company’s accident reporting procedure

Attend essential training in order to carry out the driver role

Adhere to all company policies and procedures, to include the Company Standards of Performance and Health and Safety Policy

Hold & Maintain the necessary driving licence & vocational entitlement relating to your role & in the event of any changes to that status to notify the Transport Manager immediately

High levels of Health and Safety standards

Requirements Current CPC

Possess LGV C+E (Class 1) driving Licence

Digital Tachocard and an up-to-date Drivers Qualification Card and have a full understanding of tachograph legislation

Excellent verbal communication

Ability to communicate effectively with Customers and Co-Workers

Diligent attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility to cover working hours

Experience of working in a customer facing role

Numerate and literate

There is Manual work involved in this role;

Loading and unloading of goods from vehicles

Stacking of empty pallets

Coupling and uncoupling of trailers

Opening and closing of vehicle curtains