Job Description
Drivers required for Palletline London Hub due to the increasing and continuing growth of the business.
Palletline launched in 1992 being the first UK premium palletised freight distribution company operating across the UK with 90 business members. 2023 UK Industry Award Winner.
Please note this position can not consider overseas applications. No visa sponsorship available.
Newly qualified Drivers with 2 years of Multi -Drop experience can be considered.
Position: Full-time day shifts PERMANENT JOB: Salaried - Class 2 (C) Drivers.
10-Days Induction Training for all new drivers depending on levels of experience (Buddying up system)
Location: Perivale, Greenford, Greater London.
Five minutes walk away from Perivale Tube Station. Free Car Parking is available at the Depot, with Free uniforms, Tea, and Coffee facilities on site.
Employer: Palletline London.
Salary: £41,554.00 Plus Attendance Bonus (£1,500) with a realistic OTE of in excess of £45k per annum with overtime.
Advantageous to have central London driving experience in a Taxi, van, or larger vehicle.
46.25-hours guaranteed per week
Monday -Friday 07:00HRS Start Time = 10-hour shift with a 45 minutes break
Plus Weekday and Saturday Morning overtime is available at Premium Rate at Time & half after 46.25 hours worked.
28 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising to 33 days with service -Long Service Awards
Please be advised this is a physically demanding job, with much manual handling involved
28 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising to 33 days with service -Long Service Awards.
An extensive range of additional employee benefits - including free employee assistance and counselling helpline offering professional advice on all kinds of legal, financial, and personal issues; a free GP appointments service via a Video doc scheme; discounted shopping with a wide variety of high street retailers; discounted gym membership; discounted health plan including dental and eye care; and a cycle to work scheme.
Come and join one of the Best Freight Companies! In an ever-growing Logistics Sector.
Responsibilities:
- Willing to learn local geographical knowledge
- Deliver curb-side pallet goods coming in all shapes and sizes only from 5-14 per day.
- Collection of hub collection pallets, back to the depot.
- Professionally interact with customers always.
- Complete daily maintenance checks on the vehicle and reports any issues
- Drive-in inclement weather, such as light snow
- Administration ability to manage and maintain delivery and collection paperwork.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
Experience Required:
- Ideally, at least 3-years multidrop experience in a van and minimum 6-months Class C
- Ability to manage time and routes for a streamlined delivery experience
- Ability and knowledge of lifting and handling procedures
- Work well independently using initiative and common sense
- Open and transparent communication verbal and written
- Familiarity with GPS devices / able to read a map
- Up-to-date CPC training
As part of our 40-strong driver workforce, you will benefit from the following:
- Drivers are treated with courtesy, honesty, and total respect - we value all our team members,
- Receive continuous training in other areas as required,
- Be supplied with company uniform and safety equipment,
- Modern and well-maintained fleet,
- Be able to join the company Pension Scheme once eligible,
- Friendly, supportive traffic planning department,
- Driver handheld tablet making the job easier with signature capture
- Very competitive salary- above the area average
Please be advised that this is a physically and demanding role, with manual handling involved ( All vehicles are fitted with tail-lifts and Electric Pump Trucks)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £41,554.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £41,554.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- You must currently be within a 45 minute commute time from the Depot in Perivale, UB6 7RJ. Please confirm your current location.
Experience:
- Multi-drop driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Category C Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
