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Class 2 Drivers - £17 Per Hour - New Passes Welcome

Posted 10 days ago

  • Bristol, South West England
  • Any
  • External
  • Expires In 18 days

Job Description

Blue Arrow Bristol are recruiting Class 2 drivers to work for one of the UK's market leading retailers to work from their depot in Avonmouth in Bristol. The roles are temp to perm - after 12 weeks you will be offered a permanent contract directly with the client. The client is happy to accept newly qualified drivers so it's a great opportunity to build your experience and work for a company that will look after you and invest their time and money in your progression.

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All drivers will have to pass a drug and alcohol test (and be happy to be re-tested occasionally) and also undergo a Disclosure Scotland (DBS) clearance. The company has a strict anti drugs and alcohol policy and conduct random drug and alcohol tests for 2-3 staff every day.

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The start times for the roles will be between 4am-6am and you will be completing around 50 hours per week on average. The roles are Monday to Friday only - no weekend work will be involved.

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The pay rate is £17.00 per hour. The starting annual salary once you get the contract will be £42,432 + overtime + quarterly bonuses.

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Please note that the roles are very physical and 60% of your day will be spent loading and unloading the products. You will be working with a drivers mate at all times.

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As a Class 2 delivery driver, your duties will include:

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  • Completing up to 5 deliveries daily
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  • Manual loading and unloading - extensive training will be provided
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  • Completing relevant paperwork
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  • Using PODs
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  • Providing excellent customer service
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Candidate requirements:

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  • Category C driving licence, up to date CPC and Digi Tacho cards
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  • No more than 6 points on your driving licence and only for minor offences
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  • Physical fitness
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  • Reliability and trustworthiness
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  • Good customer service skills and willingness to represent client's values
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  • Good level of spoken English
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All drivers will need to pass a driving assessment (theory and practical test as well as a drug & alcohol test) and complete 1 week's worth of training (mainly manual handling and safe lifting practices) before starting to drive yourself.

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Benefits of working for the client:

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  • If you are a newly qualified driver - this is an excellent opportunity to gain skills
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  • Excellent pay rates
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  • Internal promotions
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  • "Family like" atmosphere
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  • Uniform and PPE provided by the client
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  • 25 days of annual leave + statutory bank holidays
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  • Closure between Christmas and New Year
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If the roles sound of your interest, please apply online or, alternatively, please call Sinita from Blue Arrow Bristol on 01179299449 for more information.

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Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.