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Trainee LGV Driver

Grundon
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX106PJ, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The position is for a Trainee LGV Driver with a competitive salary plus a driver bonus scheme and fully-funded continued CPC training once qualified.
  • This is a full-time, permanent role requiring an average of 44.75 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, with alternate Saturday mornings.
  • Candidates must have held a full car driving license for at least 6 months and possess a strong willingness to learn and take constructive criticism.
  • The role involves collecting commercial waste in the Oxfordshire area and includes comprehensive training and support from an experienced Transport Training team.
  • Benefits include discretionary bonuses, a pension scheme, life insurance, and 31 days of annual leave, which increases with service.

Salary: Competitive + driver bonus scheme/fully-funded continued CPC held on a working day once qualifiedContract: Full-time, permanent once you successfully complete the programmeWorking hours: Average of 44.75 hours per week - normally Mon-Fri, 5am-2.30pm, plus alternate Sat mornings, 5am-9.30am

Whether you are starting out or looking for a career change, here's your chance to kick-start your future as a fully qualified large goods vehicle driver (category C, Class 2) working for a genuinely friendly business. If you have the drive to succeed and a positive ‘can do’ attitude to work (we get some great customer feedback on our drivers!) then read on… 

About the Trainee LGV Driver roleThis is a physically demanding job: collecting commercial waste from businesses in and around the Oxfordshire area. First things first, you will learn to drive and operate a variety of vehicles, including waste wheelers, front-end loaders and roll-on-roll-offs. Once you’re progressing well, you’ll be registered for LGV training, which will include attending training days and tests.

We have our own brilliant Transport Training team with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and they will be there to support, guide and build your confidence along the way. You will learn the rounds as a mate and go out with experienced drivers.

What we're looking for in our Trainee LGV Driver- To apply, you must have had a full car driving licence for at least 6 months - An appetite to learn and the ability to take instruction and constructive criticism

Why Grundon – and what’s in it for youWe believe in nurturing talent and offer plenty of training and professional development opportunities. You can expect a perks and benefits package that includes:- Discretionary company bonuses- Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover - 31 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday Ready to join us?We interview as soon as strong applications come in, so don’t wait – apply now to become our next Trainee LGV Driver.

Please note: A written multiple-choice test (which will include questions on driving rules and regulations, including The Highway Code) and practical driving assessment in a van or car will form part of the interview process. Click apply now – we look forward to hearing from you!(Please note: No agencies)

 

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