Distribution Team Member - Bellshill, United Kingdom - William Grant & Sons

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Job Introduction:


William Grant & Sons are currently seeking an LGV Driver, to support Transport team in order to deliver results in line with the Supply chain strategy and to meet internal/external stakeholder requirements.

To drive company LGV's safely and efficiently between Scottish sites, ensuring full compliance with all Health & Safety/HMRC standards and relevant legislation.


Main Responsibility:


  • Ensure that safe working practises and quality procedures are adhered to in line with ISO 9001, BRC, environmental and HRMC requirements for compliance.
  • Implement best practice processes and procedures within Transport to maximise team effectiveness and flexibility, ensuring a strong interface with the Dry, Wet Goods, Vat Hall and Filling Store areas.
  • Communicate with internal stakeholders, particularly despatch, loading and Vat Hall Coordinators.
  • Ensure when carrying out daily tasks around the Distilleries, Wet Goods and Vat Hall functions that you are compliant with Health & Safety, Environmental and Customs & Excise Legislation in order to maintain compliance with all regulatory bodies.
  • Conduct basic maintenance, safety checks and housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and organised working environment.
  • Contribute appropriately to team meetings and support the implementation of team strategy, plans and continuous improvement projects.
  • Support & cover associated shunting duties as required.
  • Manage the movement and yard management of full & empty containers/trailers to ensure that customer demand is met.
  • Full Tachograph Compliance.
  • Compliance to Working Time Directive.


All drivers are expected to cover shift work and will be expected to cover Day, Back and Night shift work when required on a rotational basis throughout the year.


We're a close knit and supportive team, so you will be comfortable contributing to team meetings and supporting the implementation of team strategy.

You will also be used to working in a fact paced and dynamic environment.


It is essential that you have a valid driving license with LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) Class 1, together with a valid Drivers Class 1 CPC certification, and ADR License.

Previous experience of articulated tanker driving and knowledge of HMRC requirements is preferred


What we can offer you:


  • We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
  • Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to 'buy' or 'sell' some holiday entitlement.
  • Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
  • Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
  • Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
  • Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
  • Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
  • Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons:


A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons:
a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives.

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values.

We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.


OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY
Our agile working philosophy is to "Have your best work day everyday".
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.


INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values.

We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.

William Grant &

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