3.5t van driver - nationwide - united kingdom, leeds, west yorkshire

woodlands home & garden group

3.5t van driver - nationwide delivery

originally founded in horsforth, leeds in december 1913 as a specialist manufacturer of bespoke timber furniture, woodlands home & garden has evolved dramatically over the past 100 years.

now with over 150 permanent staff across three large sites in rodley (ls13) thornbury (bd3) and horsforth (ls13), our business has retained its heritage as a proud uk manufacturer and successfully developed its commercial activity across a wide range of market sectors including; timber machining and trade timber sales, garden building manufacturing and trade sales, a leeds based diy superstore, and our online b2c garden building e-commerce website tigersheds

following several years of consistent growth, the company committed to an ambitious 5-year vision from the end of 2018 with plans to double its turnover between (apply online only) and re-define and strengthen its position as the brand leader across all its market sectors.

role overview

our drivers work nationwide, start time is 4.00 am onwards, monday to friday, on a rota basis.

key responsibilities

* collection of a loaded vehicle on site for delivery that day

* efficient driving and time management to ensure delivery schedules are maintained

* completion of delivery paperwork

* daily inspection of vehicles

* ensuring vehicle and load are roadworthy at all times

key requirements

* valid driving licence, points will be considered

* self-motivated, confident when dealing with customers

* manual handling is required therefore you will need to be physically fit

* excellent customer service skills

what to expect?

* 20 days' holiday + bank holidays (based on 40 hours per week) and length of service increase

* gbp9.80 per hour, increasing with service

* workwear is provided

* overtime available (after 40 hours)

* internal reward & recognition scheme

* annual bonus

* personal learning & development pathway

* staff discount scheme across all brands

* free off-site parking

* on-site canteen and facilities

please apply with an up to date cv and contact details. successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the uk and references on request

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