Job Description:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an HGV Driver to join our team based in Bristol. Why choose Whistl? We know there’s lots of choice in the market, but if you’re looking for permanent long-term stability, we are your next career choice. We want you to enjoy a long and successful career with us. Our collection and injection to carrier model means you’ll not have the pressure of a multi-drop network. As an HGV driver you’re one of our brand ambassadors, providing our customers with exceptional high levels of service to ensure that their products arrive on time, every time. We understand work life balance, so we’ll guarantee hours of work per week with part-time and overtime working opportunities available to you. We want to invest in our people. Over the past two years, we’ve opened new depots which offer great staff welfare facilities and a management culture that recognises the value of our teams, actively supporting our valued employees to develop in their roles as well as their careers. We also regularly invest in our transport fleet, so you’ll be driving modern, clean, and well-maintained vehicles. We welcome applications for this HGV Driver role from candidates with any of the following skills: HGV, HGV Driver, Driver, Driving, CPC, Class C, Class C+E, Communication, Customer Service, Time Management, UK Geographical Knowledge. Benefits Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at days (including public holidays), increasing up to days with long service Access to our prestige Benefits and Rewards Portal including discounts on high-street shopping, days out, entertainment, and food& drink, including popular brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Buyagift. Long Service Rewards: both financial and leave based. Health Cash Plan: in which you can get money back on health treatments such as prescriptions, eye care, dental, and more. Life Assurance Scheme: A scheme that may provide a lump-sum payment should you die whilst employed by the company. Career development opportunities: through E-Learning, Management Development Programmes, and Apprenticeships in which you can gain professional qualifications during working time at no cost to yourself. Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider, who provides support to our people and their families in areas such as their health and other excellent benefits you’d expect from a market leader. Essential Skills You’ll need to hold a current HGV Class 1 C+E license Understand loading/unloading principles Hold a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Have good communication skills to quickly understand instructions and liaise effectively with colleagues and customersAbout Company Whistl are a delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality, and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media both in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services handling over % of bulk business mail in the UK. Whistl is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to equal opportunities for all in all of our employment policies and practices. Due to the nature of our business, this role may be subject to a basic DBS check
