Due to recent contract growth, exciting opportunities for experienced Van Driver has been created. These are key roles that will be central to the successful delivery of a contract where Wincanton are providing warehousing and transport services for equipment being delivered in for the construction of Hinkley Point.

The role is based in our Warehouse, Hinkley Logistics Hub just off J24 in Bridgwater, the role is a shift pattern of: 06:00-14:00 and 10:00-18:00 – Monday to Friday.

Van driving will be the primary function, however at times the role will be based on site and will be expected to work as a Warehouse Operative

Successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance prior to commencing employment, this includes being able to provide a minimum of 3 years consecutive UK employment/education & residential history

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary £13.33ph, unsociable and out of hours premiums. + £10 per day of driving

• 40 hour contract – shift pattern stated above

• 22 days + bank holidays

• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals

• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses

• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!

• Cycle 2 Work Scheme

• Holiday Trading

• Healthcare Cash plan

• Dental Cash plan

• Pension Accident Insurance

• Payroll Giving

• Eye Care Vouchers

• Online GP Access

• Hospital Plan

• Death in Service Benefit

• Retirement Courses

• 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships

• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

• Being part of and contributing towards a Zero Harm culture
• Safely driving items to and from HPC site in a van
• Loading and unloading the van

• Helping Britain achieve Net Zero.

• Demonstrating of a safety-first mind set and active engagement with safety initiatives

• Driving MHE - unloading and loading deliveries

• Delivering high personal standards to achieve KPI’s in safety, quality, performance and service

• Taking pride in ensuring accuracy in all aspects of the operation

What will you bring?

• Experience of working within a warehouse environment
• Full clean driving license

• Excellent communication skills combined with logical problem-solving skills

• Ability to make recommendations for improvement

• Enthusiastic, committed and able to respond positively to changing demands

• MHE license(s) desirable but not essential as training will be provided

• Career progression will be available for the right candidates

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.