HGV Class 1 Driver

We're looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our Lutterworth team - this is a great opportunity for those who want job satisfaction, job stability, and a healthy work-life balance with a rewarding employer.

We know there's plenty of choice on the market, but how many of our competitors can boast they have a fantastic culture, approachable, down-to-earth management, and a long-term career?

Read more to find the next step in your career.

We're transforming delivery management; do you want to be part of the team making the difference?

At Whistl, we look after our people, recognise their contributions, and support our staff in developing their careers. We look for can-do people who can deliver exceptional service.

We understand work-life balance, so we'll guarantee 42 hours work of per week.

We want to invest in our people. We've opened new depots that 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.

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, you're one of our brand ambassadors, providing our customers with exceptionally high levels of service to ensure that their products arrive on time, every time.

We welcome applications for this HGV Class 1 Driver role with any of the following skills: HGV driver, Class 1 driver, driver, Class 1, C+E, CPC, communication, customer service, time management, and UK geographical knowledge.

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days
• 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
• Career development opportunities
• Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider
• And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader

This role is for a day driver with a start time around 10 AM, working Monday to Friday. Overtime is paid after 42 hours at £22:02 per hour.

• Think as part of a team: All that stuff about teamwork is true - working together works best.
• Act with a can-do attitude: We'll always try to find a way. We never say no if there's a chance of yes, and we believe challenges are there to be overcome.
• Do the right thing: That means working as part of a team, supporting colleagues and customers, respecting them, and sharing knowledge.

To be successful in the HGV Class 1 Driver role, you'll need to:

• Hold a current HGV Class 1 licence
• 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 customers.
• Have no more than 3 points on your licence

We are the UK's leading delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across business mail, parcels, fulfilment and doordrop media in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services, handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.

We are in the top 100 privately owned companies with 23 locations across the UK. Our success is down to our people and the values we all follow to deliver excellence to our customers.

We think as part of a team, act with a can-do attitude and do the right thing. Following these simple values has resulted in our people delivering and exceeding our business and personal development goals.

We are a family of uniquely different people with strengths in the areas we work in and always have the opportunity to be curious to enhance ourselves.

We are a Disability Confident employer and embrace Well Being, EDI and ESG to make ourselves and our environment the best it can be.

Due to the nature of our business, this role may be subject to a DBS check.