Whistl is looking for HGV Drivers to join our team in Bedford.
Are you a skilled Class 2 HGV Driver looking for a new opportunity? Look no further! Whistl is a leading logistics company searching for dedicated Class 2 drivers to join our dynamic team.
Class 2 day shift - Monday to Friday, starting between 10:00 and 13:00.
We know there's lots of choice in the market, but if you're looking for permanent long-term stability, we are your next career choice.
We want you to enjoy a long and successful career with us. Our collection and injection to carrier model means you'll not have the pressure of a multi-drop network.
Read more to find the next step in your career.
Why Choose Whistl?
We're transforming delivery management; do you want to be part of the team making a difference?
At Whistl, we look after our people, recognise their contributions and support our staff in developing their careers. We look for can-do people who can deliver exceptional service.
As an HGV Driver, you're one of our brand ambassadors, providing our customers with an exceptionally high level of service to ensure that their products arrive on time, every time.
We understand work-life balance, so we'll guarantee 42 hours of work per week.
We want to invest in our people. We've opened new depots, which offer great staff welfare facilities and a management culture that recognises the value of our teams, actively supporting our valued employees to develop in their roles as well as their careers.
Our Practices
- Think as part of a team: All that stuff about teamwork is true - working together works best.
- Act with a can-do attitude: We'll always try to find a way. We never say no if there's a chance of yes, and we believe challenges are there to be overcome.
- Do the right thing: That means working as part of a team, supporting colleagues and customers, respecting them, and sharing knowledge.
Role Overview
As an HGV Driver, you will be responsible for transporting goods on designated routes. You'll be a vital part of our team, delivering smiles to our customers with your impeccable driving skills and friendly demeanour.
We regularly invest in our transport fleet, so you'll be driving modern, clean, and well-maintained vehicles.
We welcome applications for this HGV Driver role from candidates with the following skills and qualifications: HGV Driver, Class 1, cat C+E HGV Class 2, Cat C, CPC, and UK geographical knowledge. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity; apply today!
Benefits
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal
- Long service rewards
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance scheme
- Career development opportunities
- Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider
Additional Information
We believe in building a talented and diverse workforce and appreciate the interest shown by all applicants. If you are not selected for these vacancies, we will keep your application on file for future consideration.
Essential Skills
To be successful in this role, you'll need to:
- Hold a current HGV licence
- Understand loading/unloading principles
- Hold a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
- Have good communication skills to quickly understand instructions and liaise effectively with colleagues and customers
- Clean driving record (No more than 3 points)
About Whistl
We are the UK's leading delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality, and competitively priced services across business mail, parcels, fulfilment and doordrop media in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services, handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.
We are in the top 100 privately owned companies with 23 locations across the UK. Our success is down to our people and the values we all follow to deliver excellence to our customers.
We think as part of a team, act with a can-do attitude and do the right thing. Following these simple values has resulted in our people delivering and exceeding our business and personal development goals.
We are a family of uniquely different people with strengths in the areas we work in and always have the opportunity to be curious to enhance ourselves.
We are a disability confident employer and embrace Well Being, EDI and ESG to make ourselves and our environment the best it can be.
Due to the nature of our business, this role may be subject to a DBS check.