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Our client currently has an exciting opportunity for a Category C Driver / Underground Operative to join their team in Winsford.
Benefit from private medical insurance, no bank holiday work, and a competitive salary!
Driver / OperativeWinsford, CW7 2PE
- Full time, Monday – Friday, Permanent
- £28,437.75 plus £330.34 vetting allowance and £1,653.75 driver allowance
- Full, clean, Category C Driving licence
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a leading provider of essential minerals, delivering solutions for nature’s challenges including winter roadway safety and agricultural improvements. With a history dating back to 1844 and a strong presence in the US, Canada, and the UK, they are recognised for their commitment to safety and excellence.
Based in Cheshire, they offer unique document management and archiving solutions from the country’s largest salt mine, providing ideal storage for everything from documentation to historical artefacts.
The Role
As a Driver/Underground Operative, you’ll support their transport function by ensuring the smooth and secure transfer of customer assets between their Cheshire storage facility and client locations across the UK. Reporting to the Transport Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining their exceptional service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive various vehicles, including 18T & 7.5T box rigids and 3.5T commercial vans
- Ensure on-time and secure delivery/collection of customer assets
- Accurately record handling data using a PDT
- Assist with on-site operations, transferring documents between surface and underground facilities
- Handle manual tasks such as loading, unloading, palletising, and wrapping assets
- Represent the company positively through professional appearance and excellent customer service
- Complete relevant paperwork in accordance with company procedures
- Comply with mandatory and company Health & Safety standards
Benefits:
They offer a competitive package, including:
- 26 days holiday + 8 paid Bank Holidays per year
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension
- Accreditation as a mindful employer
- Recognised as a Great Place to Work 2023
The Ideal Candidate
They’re looking for a dependable, experienced driver who thrives in both solo and team settings. You will have:
- Relevant driving experience
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK
- Full, clean, Category C driving licence
- Comfortable working alone and with another person(s)
- Effective communication skills
- Experience and willingness to drive within rural, sub-urban, and urban environments
- Experience in and willingness to regularly drive long distances on national routes
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Does this sound like you? if so, our client would love to hear from you!
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Flat Fee Recruiter is an advertising agency promoting this role on behalf of the employer. You will be contacted directly by the employer and not Flat Fee Recruiter should they wish to move forward with your application.
Other suitable skills and experience include Delivery Driver, Logistics Operative, HGV Driver, Warehouse Operative, Distribution Driver, Fleet Driver, Transport Operative, Multi-Drop Driver, Document Transporter, Record Management Operative.
