Long Distance Driver

Long-Distance Driver - Exciting Opportunity!

Are you an experienced overnight long-distance driver looking for a rewarding role? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Position HGV Delivery Cover Driver is available immediately.

• Food Delivery
• The job requires manual lifting and delivering multiple items using delivery trolley.
• Start of work is in Hounslow. Traveling to customers sites nationwide and delivering orders is required. Job done and finish, back at Dibs.
• Working hours are up to 48h/week in average, within the rolling 17 weeks reference period. Drivers are covered by EU 561/2006 regulation.
• Work pattern is random as cover driver role is to cover holidays, sick leave. No permanent days or rounds to cover.
• 4 days working time for full-time employees.
• Working week rota is provided 2 weeks and advance and will consist of 4 day working week, 6 days on call duty or a mixture of both, according to weekly rest required by EU directive.
• Staying away from home and sleeping in the lorry cab (bunk bed, night heater) is part of the job. 1 night per trip or 3 if it is Scotland run. Max 2 or 3 night in one given week.

We offer:

• Basic salary £40,766.54 per annum with annual pay review in April. Salary being paid monthly, at the end of the month.
• Extra bonuses for each working day, unblemished driving record and the Company performance bonuses in January and March (pro-rata for new employees) totalling up to £7,309.30 per annum
• Length of service bonus entitlement after 5 years of service
• 2 weeks paid training (might be extended by 1 week if necessary)
• Permanent, full-time contract
• Paid annual leave 5.6 weeks inclusive of Bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Company uniform and mobile phone
• Overtime is available but not guaranteed

Total salary including performance bonuses is up to £48,075.84 per annum. Overtime is often available easily pushing the salary over £50,000 per annum.

Ideal Candidate:

• Valid driving license (HGV) CPC - TACHO
• Experience in long-distance driving
• Strong time management skills
• Comfortable sleeping in the lorry during routes
• Reliable and committed to delivering top-quality service

If you're ready for the challenge and the rewards that come with it, apply today and join our team!