LGV 1 Driver

Job description

Job Type

Supply Chain and Logistics

Location

Milton Keynes - Magna Park

Partnership Level

10

Closing Date

22/09/2020

Vacancy Type

Permanent

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Salary

£12.50 - £16.25

Salary Frequency

Hourly

Hours of Work

47.5

Description

Complete all branch deliveries and backhauls within given

timescales and strive to achieve against ‘on time arrival’ key

performance indicator (KPI).

Complete all daily vehicle checks accurately and follow correct

defect reporting procedures.

Operate the vehicle in a safe, legal and economical manner at all

times, ensuring that it Is maintained in a clean and tidy state.

Maintain the security of goods and vehicle when delivering to,

and collecting from Partnership and supplier vehicle yards.

Maintain individual driving records to the required legal standards

whilst maintaining a full knowledge of the Highway Code, Working

Time Directive (WTD) EU Drivers Hours regulations and vehicle

Operations.

Operate systems efficiently when loading and unloading goods in

support of business growth and efficiency measures. Loading and

unloading, may on occasion for some drivers, be unaccompanied

where appropriate measures have been taken to enhance

receiving areas.

Ensure all legal, health and safety legislation and operational

procedures are adhered to, including reporting injuries, accidents

and any health and safety issues to ensure the safety of self and

others.

Contribute to a high performance branch culture that is

underpinned by the Partnership Principles and Partner

Commitments, where Partner happiness and co-ownership deliver

excellent service to each other and our customers.

Attend regular communication meetings and keep up to date with

Partnership news by reading notice boards and the Partnership’s

Editorials.

Ensure that vocational licence is valid with the correct

category entitlement to drive Partnership vehicles.

Promote the Partnership by displaying a professional and

courteous manner to other road users.

Promote best practice within your peer group.

Effectively communicate problems and delays to all relevant

Parties.

Understand and adhere to the detail contained within the

John Lewis Drivers’ Handbook.

Ensure all Personnel procedures are adhered to.

Contribute to a safe working environment.

Apply health and safety management standards evenly and

effectively across the department, thus creating and enabling a

safe working environment and also meeting any legislative

requirements indicated by the products and/or equipment you

work with.

Develop and communicate ideas to all management levels to

improve Partner Survey scores

Motivated to drive self-development using all available resources

to achieve success

Maintain an active Personal Development Plan (PDP) to achieve

your agreed objectives, both ‘business’ and ‘personal’

Mentor peers to ensure that best practice is shared

Participate fully in the branch and Partnership’s unique co-ownership

culture, embracing the Partnership Commitments and

demonstrating them in own behaviours.

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 an articulated goods.

Desirable Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a retail distribution environment.

Additional Information:
We have a number of different ways to work flexibly so at your interview feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you. There are no guarantees, however, it may open the door to not only a new role but a new way of working.

As a Partner you will enjoy our unique benefits package, including staff discount, subsidised food in Partner dining rooms, discounts in local restaurants, subsidised learning, access to exclusive Partnership hotels and so much more.

We request that candidates only apply for this position if you can fully commit to the advertised working hours and the full term of the contract, or we will be unable to proceed with your application.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early in light of a large response. Therefore we recommend you apply early.

Please consider the following when making your application:
- This role is subject to the following pre-employment screening:3 year Reference check & Driving Licence Check.
- We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.
- Print off the job description now if you require it.
- Ensure you have an up-to-date CV.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.
Attachment: LGV1 Driver - Current.pdf 

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