LGV1 Driver Bracknell Transport - Various Shifts

Full Job Description

Posting End Date:

December 3, 2023

Join John Lewis or Waitrose today

If you've ever stepped through the doors of a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, shopped online, or seen any of our adverts, you'll know there's something unique about us.

That unique proposition is our Partners. As co-owners they have a say in our business and receive a share of the profits, so they put time and effort into making it work. Our Partners are the reason we're the success we are. They're our secret sauce; the opportunity for us to differentiate.

Job Summary:

To promote the Partnership brand through a professional and courteous manner towards other road users whilst delivering to our network of shops, service buildings and distribution centres. Delivering to key performance indicators (KPI) whilst ensuring the customer receives unrivalled service. To embrace vehicle telematics and vehicle types as you strive to deliver savings to support the wider business.

Job Description:

At a glance:

Role: LGV1 Driver

Location: Bracknell 

Hours: 47.5 (Various shifts) 

• Working hours are 47.5 hours work per week which is made up of 37.5 contracted hours and 10 hours consolidated overtime, paid at time and a half. 

• Shift premium, 33% Nights, 20% AM and PM

• Working days are 5 out of 7 on a rotational basis.

Position: Permanent Partner

Salary: Total Annual pay from £39,288 - £46,163 for AM and PM Shift, £42,569 -

£49,444 for Night Shift

 

Please note: Candidates must have a Full C+E, LGV1 Licence 

About the Role:

There is great freedom and autonomy that comes with being an LGV1 driver. Here at Waitrose & Partners we focus on delivering to our consumers responsibly, with a smile, making the experience friendly and enjoyable not just for our customers, but for you too. 

Being a Partner in the business makes you more than an employee, you’re a co-owner,

giving you the opportunity to influence the way we work for the better. All of us have shared

values and common goals and we work as a team to achieve these. As a HGV Driver, you’ll

always have the support of our warehouse and branch Partners to ensure the effective and

efficient delivery of stock so that it is where it needs to be when our customers come to

shop, even when things don’t go to plan.

Without our HGV Drivers, our business simply wouldn’t be able to operate. Join us today and

not only will you be joining a unique business, you’ll also enjoy a vast range of benefits and a

healthy work-life balance:

 

What you’ll need:

As an LGV1 driver, you will:

• Complete all branch/RDC deliveries and supplier collections within the given timescales.

• Complete all daily vehicle checks and follow correct defect reporting procedures.

• To complete documentation accurately.

• Operate the vehicle in a safe and economical manner at all times ensuring that it is maintained in a clean and tidy state.

This role is critical for our operations. Please review the Job outline to see all accountabilities and requirements. 

 

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Valid UK LGV1 C + E driving licence (with a maximum of 6 points).

• Valid DCPC (Drivers Qualification Card).

• Valid Tachograph Card.

• Previous experience driving a 44 tonne articulated lorry

When you join the Partnership, you’ll be given access to our very own internal benefits website, PartnerChoice.