HGV Class 2 Multi Drop Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION, WE ARE NOT AN AGENCY.
This is a fantastic opportunity to a company who cares about their employees.
- PERMANENT Full time position available, based in Loughborough
- Working from our Loughborough location until our NEW Headquarters is opened in Derby City
- Competitive rate of pay: £30,000.00 per year
- £10 Monthly telephone allowance
- Company NHS Cash Top Up Plan
- Pension Contributions
- Annual CPC Top Up
- Day Time Operations - Sunday to Friday (working 5 out of 6 days) between 8am-8pm.
- No Overnight
- This is a Permanent position. We are not an Agency.
- Relocating to our new Flagship Headquarters in Derby (DE24) MAY 2023
We live by the following core values and would expect the same from you:
- People Focus
- Us Before Me
- Do It Right
- Be Your Best
- Own It
Ocean King celebrated it’s 25th anniversary in 2022 and will continue to look after it’s people as it has always known. You are never a number when you walk through the doors here, instead you will see a culture that will embrace you and strive to make you better as a person as you grow with the company.
- A positive attitude
- A strong team player
The Role:
Come and join our friendly team who have dominated the Food service industry for years. We pride ourselves on the promise that we never fail delivery. We are renown for our high-quality products. This is a face paced warehouse environment which continues to grow.
We are a family business and understand you have a life and commitments outside of work, so we can offer guaranteed hours and or shift patterns that will suit your needs. You are never a number hired by cooperate big wigs, you will be embraced and become part of the Ocean King family.
The Successful Candidate:
- Customer focused, with a flexible approach to problem solving and Delivering Excellence.
- Team Player with experience of Multi-Drop Delivery (preferably in the food trade), working independently or in two man teams.
- Knowledge and use of a variety fleet of vehicles.
- Physically Fit, Hand-balling and Manual Labour.
- An understanding of vehicle maintenance - light bulbs, oils, lubricants and cleaning.
- Motivated and driven to develop and grow with the company.
Are you a dedicated individual with a positive work ethic, driven to excel? We are looking for you!
45 hours a week average
No Over Nights, Guaranteed Every Saturday off Work.
Day Time Operations - 8am - 8pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Driving HGV Class 2: 1 year (preferred)
- Heavy Goods Vehicle Drivers: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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 HGV Class 2 Multi Drop Driver roles across Ocean King Ltd'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 £30,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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