Headlam provides the distribution channel between suppliers and trade customers of floorcoverings. Working in partnership with suppliers across the globe manufacturing a diverse range of floorcovering products and ancillary accessories, Headlam provides an unparalleled route to market for their products across the UK and certain Continental European territories. The utilisation of an outsourced distribution channel enables manufacturers to focus on their core activities, incur reduced costs associated with distribution, and benefit from localised sales, marketing and distribution expertise that provides a more effective and greater route to market for their products. To maximize customer and market penetration, and reflecting the regionalised nature of the marketplace, Headlam comprises 67 individual businesses in the UK and Continental Europe (France, the Netherlands and Switzerland) each operating under their own unique trade brand and utilising individual sales teams. Headlam’s extensive customer base, operating within both the residential and commercial sectors and comprising principally independent retailers and flooring contractors, receives the broadest product offering supported by next day delivery as well as additional marketing and other support. Headlam’s offering is enabled through its unrivalled operating expertise, long-established supplier and customer relationships, and comprehensive distribution network. Following years of considerable investment, Headlam’s distribution network currently comprises four national distribution hubs, 19 regional distribution centres and a supporting network of smaller warehouse premises, trade counters, showrooms and specification centres.
Headlam, Europe’s largest floor covering distributor, has exciting opportunities to join our brand-new Distribution team as a Multi Drop Delivery Driver. You will need to have a valid Class 2 license and driver CPC, be comfortable lifting heavy goods and enjoy meeting customers.
Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.
- Shifts Available:* Day and Nightshifts available
- Interviews:* Weekly – starting from week commencing 16th December
Here is what’s on offer;
- Job & Finish
- No Weekends or Bank Holidays
- Modern Fleet
- Competitive Pay
- Colleague discount
- Uniform supplied
- Christmas shutdown
- Free Parking
- Electric charging points (site specific)
- Pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Life assurance 2x Annual Salary
- 1 paid volunteering day a year
On a Day-to-day Basis, You Will Be Responsible For
- Unloading a variety of flooring products
- Manual handling – driver aids provided
- Driving responsibly – adhering to traffic and working time laws
- Daily vehicle checks and weekly vehicle wash.
- Liaising with customers
Role
To apply for this Class 2 Multi-drop Delivery Driver role, you will need to be self-reliant and self-motivated, and a great team player too! In particular, you should have the following:
- Multi-drop delivery experience (desirable)
- Driver Qualification Card (CPC) and digital tachograph card. A driving license including Class C and no more than three points
- Good attention to detail, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.
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