3.5t Van Driver/Yard Assistant

2 weeks ago


Clitheroe, Lancashire, United Kingdom Illingworth Ingham (Mcr) Ltd Full time £28,000 - £42,000 per year

Illingworth Ingham (M/cr) Ltd have been in business since 1929. We are an independent family run Timber Importer & Timber Merchant and have continued to be a successful business within the timber industry with prospective growth plans for the future. We produce bespoke, high-end timber & timber products.

We have 6 branches in the North West who supply timber, as well as general building and DIY materials to a mixture of trade and retail customers.

We now have an immediate requirement for a 3.5t Driver to join our team.

The Role

We are recruiting a Driver to work at the Clitheroe Branch, to drive a flat bed vehicle. This can be a physically demanding job as there is some manual handling involved. Some deliveries however are Forklift offload.

Drivers are a vital part of the Team. You will be responsible for delivering Timber Etc. to our Customers, within a specific area and in a safe and effective way, caring for your vehicle and providing excellent customer service standards to all.

You will also be required to help load the vehicles so an FLT Licence would be an advantage, but not required as training can be provided.

This role would suit anyone with a can do attitude, that enjoys flexibility within their daily role. Each day can vary depending on the volume of deliveries, meaning you may be helping out around the branch as well as making deliveries.

Key Responsibilities of the Driver

  • Preparing the vehicle by conducting operator maintenance, reporting any defects to the Manager /Assistant

  • Ensuring all products for a delivery are correct and have been loaded correctly and safely, with other members of staff. Experience with ratchet straps and sheeting is desirable.

  • Responsible for completing the daily paperwork as required

  • Execute any special requests as directed on the delivery note

  • Be friendly and polite to customers at all times.

  • To complete daily walk-around check as required, and complete Daily pre drive check list

  • To permanently maintain contact with the Office and announce any issues as soon as they arise.

  • The ability to help the customers as much as you can.

  • Be able to use ratchet straps for securing loads.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required by the Driver

  • Good safety practices and driving habits

  • A good understanding of Drivers hours and regulations

  • Good customer service skills

  • MIn age 25

We may provide further training for the successful candidate to enable you to enhance your driving career within in company.

You must be able to work between the following hours:

Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00 can vary slightly

Saturdays on a Rota 08: pm

Salary Dependant On Experience - Pension + Bonus

You will be required to have excellent attendance and punctuality levels. Manual handling training & knowledge of health & safety are a requirement, further training will also be provided on induction.

We would expect the candidate to comply with all company rules, policies and procedures, also to adhere to the company's Health and Safety Policy and the wearing of PPE where required. (The company will provide all PPE required and uniform is provided)

This is an excellent opportunity for a strongly motivated person with a good work ethic. This position can offer an excellent long term opportunity and chance to grow with the success of the business.

Please take a look at our web site where you will find more details about our company. You can also view our organization and see the working environment by watching the video which you will find on our homepage under Our History.

If this is the position you are looking for then please apply by submitting your CV below.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.70 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Store discount

Work Location: In person



  • Clitheroe, Lancashire, United Kingdom a6d97254-92dd-41a6-b453-0d83429de5c4 Full time £12,980 per year

    Menzies Distribution Solutions are currently looking for a Transport Administrator to join our team based in Clitheroe. Having previous transport related administration and customer service experience gained within a fast paced distribution environment, the ideal candidate would be flexible and accounting administration would be an advantage.The...


  • Clitheroe, United Kingdom YMCA England & Wales Full time

    **Job Title**: Van Driver's Assistant **Location**: Clitheroe **Salary**:£7,314.84 per annum **Weekly Hours**:13.5 **Reference**: YMC955023 **YMCA; driving positive change for young people.** At YMCA we are passionate about improving young lives and we care about the environment and local communities. Our stores rely and thrive on the donations made...


  • Clitheroe, United Kingdom Driver Hire Full time

    Class 2 Driver – Bin Collection (Clitheroe)Location: Clitheroe Pay: £13.15 per hour basic / £19.15 overtime Start Time: 07:15am starts Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Company: Driver Hire Blackburn About the Role Are you an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for ongoing local work with a respected employer? We’re recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers for bin...

  • Yard Operative

    2 weeks ago


    Clitheroe, United Kingdom Dunbia Full time

    Overview: **Responsibilities**: - Assist with the removal of waste product and dispose into correct categories. - Deliver empty pallets and stacks of trays to allow production to flow. - Sorting dirty trays ready for washing. - Maintain a high standard of cleanliness across external locations on site, including the yards, smoking area and carpark. Includes...


  • Clitheroe, United Kingdom Driver Hire Blackburn Full time

    Class 2 Driver - Bin Collection (Clitheroe) Location: ClitheroePay: £13.15 per hour basic / £19.15 overtimeStart Time: 07:15am startsJob Type: Temporary to PermanentCompany: Driver Hire Blackburn About the Role Are you an experienced Class 2 Driver looking for ongoing local work with a respected employer? We're recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers for bin...


  • Clitheroe BB LR, United Kingdom Illingworth Ingham (Mcr) Ltd Full time £24,000 - £48,000 per year

    Yard Foreman (Bench Joinery Experience Required)Company: Waterloo Timber – a division of Illingworth Ingham Timber SuppliesLocation: ClitheroeHours:Monday–Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pmAlternate Saturdays: 8:00am – 12:30pmAbout Illingworth Ingham Timber SuppliesFounded in 1929, Illingworth Ingham Timber Supplies has grown from a small, family-run sawmill...


  • Clitheroe, United Kingdom Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd. Full time

    Location- Clitheroe- - Discipline: - Retail Operations- - Job type: - Seasonal Fixed Term- - Job ref: - 041631- - Published: - about 6 hours ago **Get Festive with Majestic Wine!** **Join the celebration at Majestic Wine Clitheroe this Christmas!** **Ready to make this season sparkle? Majestic Wine, the UK’s No.1 specialist, is on the lookout for...


  • Clitheroe, United Kingdom Sheridan Myers Full time

    Sheridan Myers is the leading provider for school meals transport Nationwide and are currently seeking an owner driver to undertake the transport in Whalley, Clitheroe Collect hot meal boxes from Whalley Church of England Primary School at 11.15am and deliver to St Joseph’s Primary School with an immediate return of empty...


  • Clitheroe, United Kingdom Majestic Wines Warehouse Limited Full time

    Get Festive with Majestic Wine! Join the celebration at Majestic Wine Clitheroe this Christmas! Ready to make this season sparkle? Majestic Wine, the UK’s No.1 specialist, is on the lookout for passionate, driven, and festive-loving individuals to join our team during the most magical time of the year. If you’ve got a love for wine and a flair for...

  • HGV Class 1 Driver

    6 days ago


    Clitheroe, United Kingdom Menzies Distribution Solutions Full time

    HGV Class 1 Driver Menzies Distribution Solutions is looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our team in Clitheroe. You will be providing a first class service to a Menzies Customer by delivering their products and unloading with a Moffett. This is not your average depot to destination driving job, it is multi drop deliveries, loading and...

  • HGV Class 1 Driver

    1 day ago


    Clitheroe, United Kingdom Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd Full time

    Join to apply for the HGV Class 1 Driver role at Menzies Distribution Solutions LtdMenzies Distribution Solutions is looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join our team in Clitheroe. You will be providing a first class service to a Menzies Customer by delivering their products and unloading with a Moffett. This is not your average depot to...