LGV Driver - Class 2/C

On-site in Plymouth·Full-time·Added 14 days ago (last checked 1 Oct)

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Overview

Job details

£19.18 - £22.09 an hour
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Full-time
Per the ad.

Benefits

30 days holiday inc. bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.
Up to 10% employer pension
Paid in by the employer, per the ad. The legal minimum is 3%.

The role

LGV Driver - Class 2/C - Day Shift - Plymouth

£19.18 - £22.09 hourly rate plus great benefits (£19.18/hr base rate plus £2.91/hr weekend shift allowance)

Day shift - start times between 03:30am and 07:30am

5 over 7 days including weekends. Full time. Permanent

Co-op, Plymouth LSC, Newnham Ind Est, Bell Close, Plympton, PL7 4JH

Our driver contracts are for 40 hours, worked over 5 days. Drivers will be expected to work over these hours to meet the needs of the operation, all additional hours worked will be paid, along with any appropriate premiums.

We're looking for LGV drivers to join our team in Plymouth.

As a Co-op driver you'll transport products safely from the distribution centre to stores in our communities, helping to offload stock into the store when you arrive. You'll help keep our customers happy by making sure products are delivered to stores at the right time, and in return we'll provide you with a safe, supportive work environment that offers real work/life balance, as well as a very competitive salary and benefits package.

What you'll do

deliver stock from the DC to stores in the region in a safe, professional and cost effective way
drive safely, obeying the rules of the road and following the correct Co-op procedures
positively represent the Co-op out on the road at all times
treat other road users and pedestrians with respect
provide an efficient and supportive delivery service, helping to offload stock into stores
make every effort to deliver stock safely despite the weather conditions

What you'll bring

a C category (Class 2) LGV drivers licence
previous experience as a driver (multi-drop delivery experience preferable)
good service skills with the ability to represent Co-op positively on the road
the ability to work positively with Co-op customers and colleagues
great organisation and time management skills

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

a competitive salary, with additional weekend and unsocial shift allowances
30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising in line with service)
a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
10% off other brands all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
discounts on other Co-op products and services
paid CPC and digital tachograph card renewal and driver medical costs covered
career progression - lots of opportunities to build a career in logistics
Co-op culture - colleague wellbeing and safety are our highest priorities

A place you'll belong

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co-op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co-op

We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military families. We're proud to support meaningful careers, not just jobs, for those with Armed Forces experience and their partners.

As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

Hiring process

2 steps1 interviewa task to do

Application
Online assessment
Online test · 20–50 min
Measures how well your behaviours, values and motivations match the job; it has to be done before you can submit your application.
Screening · With a Talent Acquisition team or hiring manager
Interview
A behavioural interview asking for specific examples from your current or previous jobs, in person or by telephone; some roles have more than one interview.
Decision · With a hiring manager · Phone call