Class 1 Driver

We are looking for a Class 1 driver to join our team at Wincanton in Blackburn on the day shift, where we provide logistics services for our exciting aerospace customer.  As a class 1 driver you will be responsible for the collection and delivery of small to large high-value consignments that require special handling conditions. 

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance   

Why Wincanton? 

• Unrivalled salary £37,770.84
• Monday to Friday 7am to 4.30pm (42.5 hours weekly) 
• Generous holiday allowance
• Full uniform and PPE provided     
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals 
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses 
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too! 
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme 
• Dental Cash plan 
• Pension Accident Insurance 
• Payroll Giving 
• Eye Care Vouchers 
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan 
• Death in Service Benefit 
• Retirement Courses 
• Discount on RAC cover  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice 

Day to Day  

• Collection and delivery of small to large high-value consignments that require special handling conditions  
• Consistently ensure customer expectations are met   
• Ensure all documentation is completed and returned accurately at the end of each shift  
• Adhere to specific time restrictions given under current legislation  
• Adhere to legislative regulations and company policies  
• Driving activities will generally consist of inter-site and intra-site deliveries, supplier collections around the Northwest, however nationwide and international deliveries and collections are required. 
• Double manned working with nights away.
• Cross training on warehouse activities may be given to offer flexibility and business continuity to the operation  

What will you bring? 

• Must have a valid Class 1 licence  
• Full DCPC Qualification 
• Strong communication skills, particularly verbal, to develop good working relationships with colleagues and customers  
• A responsible and reliable attitude  
• Experience of multi drop collection and deliveries together with experience of working in a warehouse environment will be an advantage, although full training will be provided  
• The ability to safely lift or move heavy items  
• A flexible, ‘can do’ attitude as start and finish times may vary in line with WTD and EU Drivers Hours Regulations 
• A reasonable amount of overtime will be expected
• Nights out and weekends away required in line with operational needs. 
• Good geographical knowledge  
• Valid and in date passport kept up to date for business needs.  
• Ability to work well and develop good working relationships in a double manned team.

Wincanton’s Commitment  

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.  

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.