Job Description
Do you want to be part of a growing organisation, with lots of opportunities and driving a modern fleet of vehicles ? Then look no further!
We have exciting opportunities for HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Maelor Foods Team as follows:
Hours of Work
48 hours per week working rotating shifts with overtime available, inclusive of 45 minutes paid break per shift! Various Shift patterns available.
Rotating:
Tuesday to Saturday / Monday to Friday
Hourly rates
£16.85 per hour
Overtime rate
Paid at time and a quarter.
Start times
This will vary dependent on transport plan.
Qualifications and experience
HGV Class 1
Up to date CPC Card
Up to date Digital Tachograph Card
No more than 6 points on licence with no DR and DG codes
It would be advantageous to hold a WAIT licence however full training will be provided.
Duties / Responsibilities
Supervise the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage
Ensure that the load is correct with loader against customer orders
The load does not exceed the capacity of the vehicles' weight limit and is in compliance with the law
When the vehicle is loaded to make sure it is loaded side by side for even weight distribution across the axles
To ensure the safe/bar/pallet straps are used to secure the load
Ensure on delivery the delivery is safe to make and respect the customers property
Check goods off with customers (where access is permitted) and obtain signature and print
If there are any errors with the delivery or paperwork to contact the office and follow the instructions given which may involve amending the paperwork
Provide excellent customer service
Handle customer issues on delivery effectively and avoid getting over involved in discussion, if necessary contact the office for assistance
Carry out multi drop deliveries in a timely and safe manner
Drive the vehicle safely and in accordance with law
Drive within the driver hours limits
Look after the vehicle and ensure that it is not subjected to unnecessary damage
Maintain the cleanliness of the driving cab
To comply with fuel directives
Ensure accidents are kept to minimum
Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with the Company's accident reporting procedure
Before you drive complete your Daily Inspection Sheet and hand it to the office at the end of your shift
Attend as and when required essential training in order to carry out the driver role
To provide support to Despatch Department and Yard as and when required
To use hand held pallet truck as and when necessary
At the end of each shift the vehicle and fridge must be refuelled with Diesel
Top up on Adblue if required
To wear appropriate PPE required at all times
Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures, Dress Code Policy, Standards of Performance Policy and Health and Safety Policy
We offer:
Competitive pay 28 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 30 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years
Life cover policy (after 2 years' service)
Staff sales
Access to MyRewards platform with a wide range of retail, dining and cinema discounts
Complimentary hot drinks and subsidised on-site vending
Comfortable break and social spaces
In-house training opportunities
Who are Maelor Foods?
Maelor Foods Ltd is an established, state of the art, modern chicken processing facility based just outside of Wrexham. As a privately owned, Family run business we source our birds from reputable local farms who comply to British Red Tractor guidelines. This enables us to provide premium "A" grade quality whole chickens direct to retailers. Working closely with our sister company, Salisbury Poultry we have the ability to offer the end user full farm to fork traceability, ensuring total customer satisfaction.
_ Maelor Foods is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all of its job applicants and employees equally. Maelor Foods takes all reasonable steps to ensure candidates are selected for interview and placement based on their experience, abilities and qualifications without regard to race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability or any other legally protected characteristics. _
Pay: £16.85 per hour
Work Location: In person