18T (Class 2) Delivery Driver/Courier

We are currently looking to increase our number of Class 2 delivery drivers to work in our well established, market leading, sameday courier business.

You’ll be in the driving seat of a varied position where no two days are the same. Driving our 18T or occasionally 7.5t curtainside vehicles, you will work independently, but also be safe in the knowledge that everything you do is supported by your “ACE” colleagues.

Becoming one of our drivers is more than just travelling from A to B. You’ll play a crucial role in enabling us to deliver a cost effective, timely and efficient service to our customers. Our drivers and customers are at the heart of everything we do.

Yes, you will drive long distances (usually 250/400 miles per day) but you won’t do multi drop. We employ a diverse range of individuals, so there’s an opportunity for you to meet and work with some great people.

What’s on offer:

• Permanent role from the very start
• Guarantee of a minimum of 180/225 hours per month
• PAYE position with a basic rate of £13.75 per hour
• Overtime available at a rate of £19.25 per hour
• Basic of £32,175.00 pa (OTE @ £42,000.00 pa)
• Full Company Pension Scheme
• 28 days paid holiday per year
• Free parking available
• Free uniform
• Ongoing training and support including an initial induction
• Fully maintained vehicles in our own workshop
• Become part of a family run business where you’re known by name and not just a number

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Be the face of “ACE” driving to customers on a nationwide basis
• Arrive at our Castle Donington depot and collect your allocated vehicle for the day
• Drive to your collection and delivery destination's
• Liaise with our friendly office based operations team, who will help ensure your collections and deliveries are performed as easily and swiftly as possible
• Carry out vehicle checks at the start and end of your shift
• Help us maintain our vehicles by making sure they are kept clean and tidy inside and out
• No nights out

Ideal Candidate:

• You will live in the Derby/Nottingham/Loughborough area and have your own transport
• Enjoy driving and preferably hold dedicated delivery driving experience
• You will be a confident and courteous driver, not fazed by long distance driving
• Enthusiastic, flexible and friendly with the willingness to go that extra mile
• Be able to present a current driving licence (Class 2) with no more than 6 penalty points
• Be the holder of both valid Tacho and Driver CPC cards

Working hours:

Shifts vary weekly as follows (subject to customer requirements):

Week of Earlies ...

Monday to Friday - morning starts from 3/4am, finishing early/late afternoon. Working on some Saturday mornings finishing late morning/early afternoon.

Week of Lates ...

Monday to Friday - later morning starts between breakfast time and early afternoon, finishing early/late evening.

Actual start times vary on a daily basis according to customer demand and there is no requirement for any weekend work on this shift pattern.

To find out more about becoming one of our “ACE” drivers, please provide us with an "up to date" CV detailing all of your employment history.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £13.75-£19.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• general driving: 8 years (required)
• Class 2 delivery: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Cat C licence, driver CPC and digital tacho card (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 25032024 18T