As one of our Class 1 / Trunk Drivers you will be part of a team that moves the stock from our main DC in Huntingdon to our X-Dock locations as well as stores across the UK. We have a certain number of trunk drivers based at each DC. This role will include morning and evening shifts along with overnight stays when required.

Operations

• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centres.

• Conduct a vehicle inspection at the start of each journey for mechanical items and safety issues and report any issues through the company defect policy

• Complete all documentation relating to the journey made and the products carrier correctly and accurately

• Plan your route to ensure your meet delivery schedules and that the most efficient route is taken at all times

• Comply with current legislation and regulation relating to the driving and operating of the vehicle

• Manoeuvre vehicles / trailers / de-mount boxes into loading or unloading positions and assist shunters at DC’s if required

• Report any accident or incident in accordance with company guidelines

• Work on a rotational shift pattern in line with your colleagues. This is a 24hr Sunday night to Friday trunk operation, so flexibility is required.

• Ensure vehicle digital tachographs are downloaded in line with current legislation

• To comply with procedures and processes to ensure the effective, efficient and professional operation of Transport operation

• Maintain driving licences, digital tachographs and Drivers CPC in line with current legislation

• Work within the parameters of the Working Time Directive

General

• To ensure the health and safety of Self, Customers and Colleagues is not at risk, by taking all reasonable steps to ensure safety in the workplace.

• To undertake prescribed training and development.

• To be available to work up to 48 hours per week in line with WTD- this is on a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24hour operation - this will include occasional nights out.

• To engage all external and internal customers by communicating in a friendly and professional manner ensuring that they are left with a lasting positive impression of our company.

• A valid C+E Licence

• A UK driving licence Cat C1.

• Valid driver’s CPC DQ card

• Previous experience and understanding of using digital tachographs

• Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy items of furniture with manual handling experience

• Understanding of EU Driving legislation and tachograph law

• Desirable experience of using a PDA

• Please note that for insurance purposes you should be aged 18 years or over.

In return for your contribution to the team’s performance, we offer a competitive base salary plus all these extra benefits:

• Employee discount scheme for Bensons products

• Medicash - cashback options for Health and wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other healthcare services and more)

• Unum Income Protection - for peace of mind if you’re off work long term due to illness

• Pension scheme – provided by Legal & General

• Discounted Gym membership

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Annual leave buy & sell scheme – you can top up your holiday entitlement or sell unused days to suit you

• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

• Access to Retail Trust services (guidance and support on retail issues, mental health, wellbeing & financial topics)

• Learning and development programmes to gain new knowledge and skills

• Career progression – access to internal opportunities to build your career within Bensons for Beds

  • Long service awards and ‘Love to Shop’ voucher rewards to spend as you like

(*qualifying periods and terms apply)