Driver - Glasgow
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Position Overview & Specifications
Dean & Wood is a leading refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler with 17 branches throughout the UK. We have a vacancy for a Driver in Glasgow.
The Driver is expected to ensure customers receive a fast and efficient response to distribution enquiries, building customer loyalty and enhancing the company’s reputation for service.
Your main duties will include:
- Deliveries
- Daily vehicle checks
- Dealing with trade counter customers
- Goods inwards, picking, packing, loading and off-loading vehicles
The ideal Driver will hold the following skills and experiences:
- Previous warehouse experience
- Ability to operate a forklift truck is desirable, but not essential; training will be given
- Familiarity with computerised despatch systems would be an advantage
- You would need to enjoy working as part of a team
- Effective communication skills
Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is required.
Full training will be provided on all product and service offerings.
Your normal working hours will be based on a 42.5 hour working week, usually Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5pm. However, you will be expected to work a daily 8.5 hour shift between the hours of 6am and 6pm on a flexible basis. You will be required to participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.
Please apply, enclosing your current CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,083.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Driver - Glasgow roles across Dean & Wood Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,083 - £24,083 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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