Wickes Burton Upon Trent Crane
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role Profile
Wincanton are recruiting for a Class 2 HIAB Driver to join our team working on our Wickes contract based in Burton on Trent.
- £28,800 per annum plus achievable legal compliance bonus of £1,920
- 39 hours average per week (annualised contract of 2028 hours per year)
- Working 5 out of 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday)
- Starting at 0700 in the morning
- ALLMI training will be provided for suitable candidates with no HIAB licence
- Newly experience and inexperienced drivers will be considered
Benefits include:
- Essential DCPC training
- Paid holiday entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Childcare vouchers
- RAC discount
- High street, Online Stores and Restaurant Discounts
- For every driver that you refer, you can earn an impressive £1,000
Key Responsibilities:
- You will be responsible for the accurate and timely movement of multidrop and direct delivery of our customer’s products.
- Adhering to safe working practices to always ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- A flexible approach to working start times as dictated by the needs of the business.
- Complying with all relevant legislation in line with Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive requirements.
- Always keep truck clean
Experience and Qualifications
- Must hold a valid in date Class 2 licence
- Must hold a Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- Full Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC)
- Minimum 6 months Class 2 driving experience
- HIAB licence – ALLMI or equivalent an advantage however not essential
- Previous experience in a customer facing role would be an advantage
- Have a positive, flexible attitude to work.
- Good timekeeper, with the ability to work unsupervised
- DBS check will be undertaken
If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you
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: Taxi & Car Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Wickes Burton Upon Trent Crane roles across Wincanton'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 Taxi & Car Services.
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 £28,800 - £28,800 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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