LGV Driver

LGV Driver - Looking for a new career challenge for a fantastic manufacturer? We have an opportunity available for a Large Goods Vehicle Driver.

This LGV Driver role is part of a team of drivers operating from the plant based in Felixstowe, Suffolk.

Why Lallemand?

Lallemand was founded in Montreal, Canada at the end of the 19th century. We are a global leader in the development, production and marketing of yeast, bacteria, and specialty ingredients.

This is a great opportunity to join GB Ingredients, part of the global Lallemand Group. Our plant in Felixstowe specialises in the development and production of yeasts and speciality ingredients for multiple industry sectors and we are looking for a LGV Driver to be part of our Felixstowe team.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a competitive salary £52k per annum
• Holiday entitlement: 25 days and any Bank Holidays not rostered for work
• Pension: the company will make contributions up to 10% and you will make contributions up to 5% of gross salary
• Free Parking:  we provide onsite free parking
• Employee extras such as: Life insurance, Employee Assistance Programme

About the role:

As LGV Driver, you will be responsible for providing efficient and professional delivery of Lallemand / GB Ingredients products (block / cream / dry yeast) to our customers and service providers.

Key duties:

• Be fully compliant with all driving regulatory, statutory and legal requirements.
• Observe and adhere to company rules and procedures including all aspects of health, safety and hygiene including all vehicle checks and reporting.
• Load/Drive vehicle within the limit of the vehicle gross and axle weights shown on the plate of vehicle and ensure loads are secure prior to and during transit.
• Ensure completion of all relevant paperwork and obtain a confirmation of delivery from customer/depot and give assistance where possible to maintain good relations.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the Logistics Department.
• Drivers are required to assist the factory facility when on site and no driving is required when the weekly hours have not been fully utilised.

Skills and experience required:

• Possess a current driving license and HGV driving License (minimum of 1 year), reporting any endorsements however obtained with a maximum of 6 points (No DR or DD codes)
• Valid CPC card
• Valid Digi Card

Behaviours and capabilities required:

• Results focused “can do” attitude
• Self-starter – ability to work off own initiative
• Openness to change
• Demonstrates commitment and a good understanding of health and safety for self and others
• Demonstrates commitment to the Company and site values and behaviours

The LGV Driver role is full-time permanent position, working hours are 50 hours per week over 5 days in a 7-day week.  Please note that this will involve some early starts, some weekend and bank holiday working and the occasional night away.

No recruitment agencies, please

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