04/07/2021
The benefits of working for Tesco!
GV Driver - Daventry Frozen
Tesco
Northampton NN6
About the role
A job where you are in the driving seat!
As the face of Tesco out on the road, our LGV drivers get the opportunity to meet and talk to different colleagues at stores. That’s why this role is about much more than just driving: it's about helping others and delivering great service, with a smile.
No two shifts are ever the same, for most of the day you’ll feel like your own boss, out on the road delivering to our stores, but there is always a team of managers and colleagues back at the distribution centre ready to support you when you need them.
You’ll meet great people, learn new things and be part of a specialist, diverse team, where everyone is welcome.
Whether you are looking for stability or flexibility to suit your lifestyle, or the opportunity to progress your career, this can be the role for you.
You will be responsible for
Professionally representing the Tesco brand whilst on UK roads
Ensuring our products reach our stores on time and in good condition
Being out on the road but also working collaboratively with colleagues and representing Tesco to everyone you meet
Driving safely, responsibly and within the law
Collecting as well as delivering, supporting your distribution centre by moving trailers and keeping vehicles fuelled
You will need
To be passionate about delivering great customer service
Friendly, approachable and reliable
Able to adhere to the GB Domestic Driving rules
Full HGV (C+E) UK/ EU licence currently with no more than six penalty points and a Driver's CPC Qualification Card
Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.
About us
Working in Distribution.
A store is only as good as the stock on its shelves. It’s essential that our distribution network is as good as it can be, because anything less than perfect means unhappy customers.
Fortunately, as leaders in logistics management, we are up to the task. Using the latest technology, we transport 60 million cases of goods to 3,000 stores every week.
What’s in it for you
We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:
Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays)
Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution
Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay
Share Schemes – Join ‘Buy As You Earn’ and ‘Save As You Earn’ after 3 months service
Colleague Clubcard (including a 2nd card for a family member) after 3 months service
Colleague Discounts:
10% increasing to 15% after every pay day for a four-day period, off most purchases at Tesco
10% off One Stop
10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile
20% off all F&F purchases
20% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco Bank. T&C’s apply
25% off Tesco Café
50% off complete glasses purchases & free eye tests (other offers available) at Vision Express
50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for the home
Cycle to work scheme
Uniform provided
Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want.
Our Employee Assistance Programme helps you deal with life’s challenges.
Financial wellness - Tesco has partnered with experts to help you make the most of your money
Get involved in a range of fundraising activities with our long-term charity partners
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