Class 1 Night Trunk Driver

Flooring Superstore (Connection Flooring Ltd) is an award-winning flooring retailer. After starting out online back in 2012, we have gone from strength to strength and have grown considerably in size. Flooring Superstore is our main brand selling a wide range of floor types, whilst Direct Wood Flooring and Grass Direct are more specialist brands focused on smooth flooring and artificial grass respectively.

As part of our growth, we are looking for an HGV Class 1 Driver to join our team and deliver our products between Warehouses and Depots and occasionally to Trade outlets and end Customers.

We are Proud!

• Award-winning online and offline retailer
• 300+ members of staff and growing
• Our own delivery network across the UK, 10 depots and 80+ vehicles
• Huge room for progression within the business for ambitious and dedicated staff
• Large store expansion plan 2025 and beyond
• Great Benefits

About the role:

As one of our HGV Class 1 Drivers, you will primarily be responsible for the bulk movement of stock between Warehouses and Depots.

Whilst you will mainly be delivering goods from the Warehouse to Depot, occasionally we may need you to drive other vehicles and complete deliveries to Trade outlets or on very rare occasions customers' homes. As with our Customer Service Delivery Specialists you will need to provide a high standard of customer service to internal or external customers at all times.

Initially, this is a PM shift-based role as the majority of Warehouse to Depot's vehicle movements take place during these hours. However, there will be a need for complete flexibility to swap between AM shift and PM shift to ensure that everything is covered within the operation and most importantly all the HGV Class 1 Drivers are legally compliant with their hours. There may be a need for additional hours to meet with the business needs.

Tasks will include:

• Completing a Daily Vehicle Check to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and all checks are in line with the ‘Daily Vehicle Check’ procedure. All vehicle defects must be reported immediately in line with the ‘Defect’ procedure.
• Self maintenance of the vehicles, such as bulbs, fuses and lubricants which form part of your Daily Vehicle Check.
• To ensure all products are loaded safely onto the vehicle.
• All legislation and paperwork concerning the vehicle’s Tachograph (Digi or Manual) is complied with.
• All vehicles are to be kept in a clean and presentable condition, both internally and externally any problem, accidental damage etc, should be reported immediately to the Transport team.
• Assist with loading or unloading of Company vehicles as and when required, some handballing will be required.
• Communicate any complaints or comments made by the customer and report any underlying reason where known.
• To drive in a responsible manner complying with all current EU Road Transport regulation at all times.
• Any other reasonable duties as allocated by the Transport Management Team.

About you:

• Full, clean Driving License (HGV Class 1) and DigiTach holder.
• Experience of HGV 1 driving.
• Good geographical knowledge
• Good driving skills and knowledge of current Road Transport Regulations.
• Driver CPC.
• Polite, courteous, respectful and helpful.
• Basic FLT experience (but not essential as full training will be given).

What we will give you:

• Attractive Salary - £17.90ph
• 5% Pension Contribution
• Enhanced holidays - 6.2 weeks
• Maternity & Paternity package
• Company Loyalty bonus
• Discounts on major retailers
• 25% discount on our own products including friends and family
• Annual Company Awards
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Opportunities for career progression
• Sickness Pay (for qualifying staff)

Hours:

44 hours per week; Monday to Thursday, from 8.30pm to 8.15am.

Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Flooring Superstore, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £17.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have a full, clean driving licence? This includes any expired points or endorsements still showing on your driving licence or ever having to notify an insurer of driving convictions
• The role is paid monthly - are you comfortable with the pay rate?
• Are you comfortable with the shift pattern?
• Interviews will be held on 24th September - will you be available then?

Experience:

• Class 1 Driving: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Driver CPC (required)

Work Location: On the road