shoezone has an opportunity for an HGV Class 2 Driver to join our team based in Distribution Centre in Leicester. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis (42 hours worked over a 4 day week) and in return, you will receive thorough training and competitive salary with excellent benefits.
shoezone is a town centre, retail park and digital footwear retailer, offering low price and high-quality footwear for the whole family, with free next day delivery on all orders, seven days a week. We operate from 270 stores and have approximately 2,100 employees across the UK.
The HGV Class 2 Driver Role
As a driver, you are the vital link between our Warehouse and the Stores, ensuring that the stores receive all their stock at the right time. This position entails work of a physical nature, as you will be required to move stock from the back of the lorry into the Stores. Drivers will report to the Transport Co‑ordinator.
Key duties and responsibilities
- To drive a company HGV and ensure that it remains roadworthy
- Required to handball stock from the back of the lorry into the store and to load any items that need to be returned to the Distribution Centre from the store
- Follow the correct driver hours and rules of the road
- May be required to do lone worker key drops, whereby delivery is out of store hours
- Overnight stays may be required depending on the route allocated
- Ensure that the lorry is kept clean and tidy internally and externally on a weekly basis
What we’re looking for
- A Class 2 license is essential
- Required to have an up‑to‑date Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
- Ability to efficiently monitor your driving hours
- Strong time management skills
Benefits you’ll receive
- Holidays starting at 22 days, increasing to 26 days after 5 years service
- Profit Share Scheme
- 25% Discount on all our product range
- Birthday Holiday
- Opportunities for Progression and Development
- Workplace pension including life cover
- Access to services of the Retail Trust for emotional support, grants, legal and financial advice
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