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Sainsbury Charlton Class 2 Driver Colleague D2 Band C
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Sainsbury Charlton Class 2 Driver Colleague D2 Band C
Class 2 HGV Driver – Sainsbury’s Local Deliveries
Location
Charlton, Thameside (or other regional depots)
Employer
Wincanton Dedicated Grocery (on behalf of Sainsbury’s)
Salary
£19.20 per hour (basic), plus overtime and comprehensive benefits
Contract Type
Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern
Day shifts (start times: between 06:00–09:00), working on a 4-week rota: 4 days, 4 days, 5 days, 4 days = 170 hours per 4 weeks
Job Purpose
To deliver goods safely and efficiently to Sainsbury’s convenience stores using a Class 2 vehicle. This role ensures timely deliveries, accurate documentation, and excellent customer service while maintaining compliance with transport regulations. Drivers play a vital role in supporting store operations, representing Wincanton Dedicated Grocery, and contributing to overall supply chain performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a Class 2 (Category C) vehicle in accordance with road safety and company standards.
- Carry out multi-drop deliveries to Sainsbury’s convenience stores and regional distribution centres (RDCs).
- Safely unload caged or palletised goods using tail lift and kerbside delivery methods.
- Ensure all delivery documentation is accurately completed, signed, and returned.
- Collect empty cages, returns, or agreed waste materials from stores.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report defects or maintenance issues promptly.
- Deliver excellent customer service, acting as a professional representative of Wincanton Dedicated Grocery and Sainsbury’s.
- Comply with:
- Tachograph regulations
- Driver hours legislation
- Company transport policies
- Attend all mandatory training sessions and maintain up-to-date CPC certification.
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Candidate Requirements
- Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence.
- Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card.
- Minimum of 12 months HGV driving experience.
- Drug & alcohol test at interview stage.
- Clean driving record with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Experience in retail or commercial delivery environments is desirable.
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
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About Us
Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing critical services including:
- Storage, handling, and distribution
- High-volume eFulfilment
- Retailer "dark stores"
- Two-person home delivery
- Fleet and transport management
- Network optimisation
We support many of the UK’s best-known companies with deeply experienced supply chain solutions.
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