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Van Driver

  1. Permanent - Full time
£Competitive + Benefits
  1. Travis Perkins
  2. Carlisle, Cumbria

hrs/pw

7:30am - 4.30pm Mon - Fri plus alternate Saturday mornings

Carlisle

47759


Looking to start your career but don't know where to look? Do you enjoy working as part of a team, do you like driving, then we may have the role for you, we are looking for a Van Driver. You don't need to come from our sector or even know our products, as long as you have the ability to provide great customer service, we will support you with a great onboarding experience and encourage you onto our TP development scheme. Candidates with a HGV Class 2 License would be encouraged to apply as the role may require relief HGV cover.


As a Van Driver you will start by driving customers' products to site and collecting, once you have been fully trained, you will get involved in helping to load and unload vehicles and maybe even helping to get orders ready in busy periods.


Please note that applicants need to have a valid driving licence, a van will be provided during working hours to deliver our products.


What's in it for you?

  • Competitive salary, which includes an annual colleague bonus

  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Pension and sharesave scheme

  • Great onboarding and recognised qualification opportunities including apprenticeship programs, if you choose.

  • Full clothing provided for all year round conditions

  • A number of online discounts at leading retailers, these include discounts at theme parks to eating out to cinemas.  


What will I be doing? No one day is the same as the next in TP , but with your new found knowledge and experience, here are a few pointers:

  • Delivering and collecting a wide variety of materials & equipment to our customers.

  • Once trained, you will get involved in helping to load and unload vehicles

  • You will support your Yard staff and other Drivers in managing their roles and helping where needed.

  • Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, so you will need to adhere and be compliant to all processes and procedures.

What experience do you need?

  • We are looking for someone that has a great attitude to learning, is a team player and has willingness to get involved.

  • A clean driving licence

  • Experience in a multi drop role before is advantageous

  • HGV Class 2 License would be advantageous as HGV relief cover may be required


Being a Van Driver in TP gives you a fantastic opportunity to excel and to continue to develop your career, if you choose.  How will you know you are doing a great job and developing your career? Simple. 


We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. 


You be you, it makes us, us.

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