Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.
Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.
Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.
We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.
We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.
If you’re an HGV Driver looking for a new role that offers regular hours and a great range of benefits, we have the opportunity for you!
We are looking for a Class 1 HGV Driver to join Northwood Logistics at our expanding site in Telford.
This is a tramping role Monday to Friday offering flexibility and a good work/life balance.
Duties of the HGV Driver will include:
- Own account haulage of hygiene products across the country.
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Working in a busy, fast-paced environment to meet pressurised deadlines.
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Ensuring all loads are secured and safe for transport.
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Ensuring paperwork is filled out correctly and no damage of goods is caused.
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Communicating with the transport office whenever you have a problem or question.
We welcome applications from candidates with a Class 1 licence. If this sounds like you, apply today and we will be in touch with the next steps!
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Company pension
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Life assurance
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Sick pay
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Free company products
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Free on-site parking
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Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
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Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
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Free early access to pay scheme
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Salary sacrifice schemes
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Employee referral scheme
Essential skills
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Valid C+E entitlement on your licence and held for 2 years.
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Valid Digital Tachograph card.
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Valid Driver CPC
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2 years’ experience in the commercial driving sector.
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A hard working, driven individual able to use initiative.
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Reliable and punctual.
Confident to work individually and to liaise with the logistics office on a regular basis
At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.
