HGV Class 1 Driver - Poundland : Job Details

Want to work with our new Volvo fleet at one of the biggest Distribution Centres?

We’re looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers for our DC based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary + benefits.

Poundland is the biggest single price discount retailer in Europe, providing our customers with amazing value since 1990! We have 4 amazing Distribution Centers, 900+ stores, operate across 4 countries and serve 7 million customers a week. 

We also employ nearly 20,000 people and we’re looking for someone like you to join our amazing Distribution team.

We're proud of our best in class DC’s that operate across the UK, two in the West Midlands, one in Harlow and our newest DC operation opened in Wigan in June 2016.  These DC's are the heart of our business servicing our nationally based store network with our amazing products.

You'll be an experienced Class 1 Driver with experience in driving Class 1 and 2 vehicles ideally with Store Delivery experience, and it goes without saying that you’ll be used to driving all types of vehicles such as 33ft, 45ft and Double Decker trailers.

- Holder of a full HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence

- Maximum 6 points on licence, No drink driving endorsements

- Capable of coping with significant change and a fast paced environment

- Customer focused

- Driver CPC Card with a minimum of two years before expiry

Things move fast here at Poundland and you'll be able to cope with significant change and love a fast paced working environment.

Our DC's are well oiled machines but that's down to every single one of our colleagues working hard every day to ensure our products get from A to B. You will be in charge of completion of vehicle check sheet prior to departure, reporting any vehicle defect to the Transport Office whilst making sure you are compliant of transport tachograph legislation.

You'll also be responsible for:

• Delivering post to stores.
• Collection of pallets, cardboard and cages from stores.
• Collection of stock from suppliers or outbases.
• Assistance in the offloading of stock at store.
• Accountability of completion of driver trip sheets on a daily basis.

Now we know that we couldn’t run a depot without you! So we have worked hard to ensure you receive the best benefits out there including:

• 40 hour week plus overtime (if desired)
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days Holiday per year incl. BH increasing with service up to a maximum of 33 days.
• Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day’s holiday
• Immediate Start
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Colleague Discount Card
• 4 weekly Paid

We'd love to hear from you, so click on apply and we'll be in touch!

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track.

They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros...

By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises — a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!