HGV Transport Operative / Vehicle Wash
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Position Overview & Specifications
As a Transport Operative you will be working as a member of the Transport Department in our busy Yard. Your Primary role will be washing our HGV fleet to the company standard. You will also be responsible for all Health & Safety aspects whilst in the yard. Your duties will include but not be limited to vehicle washing, Evening shunting cover, vehicle drop off/pick up from our service suppliers, monthly Tachograph downloads and temperature monitoring.
It is essential for all applicants to have basic knowledge of safe systems of work, a good mind towards a dynamic and on the spot risk assessment strategy, and how the mind works of an LGV driver, therefore it is essential you have a background knowledge of working in a fast paced transport environment. An LGV license is essential to meet our company insurance standard. Cat C is essential, Cat CE desirable. Due to vehicle availability this role starts at 14:00hrs Monday to Thursday and 16:00hrs on a Friday. Due to the shift times this role attracts a 9% shift allowance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £13.54 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ivybridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 04/02/2023
Reference ID: TL/26012023/VW
Expected start date: 06/02/2023
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: Wholesale
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Transport Operative / Vehicle Wash roles across Bidfood'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 Wholesale.
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 £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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