Flatbed Driver, Coventry

Flatbed Driver, Coventry

WS Transportation has a long heritage of working with the best in class professional drivers and delivering long prosperous careers, whilst safely operating the best vehicles and equipment.

Place of work

WS Transportation
Hangar 5
Coventry Airport West
Coventry, CV8 3AZ

Rates of pay

• Monday to Friday day tramping (sleeping in vehicle overnight)
• Guaranteed 50 hours per week (overtime available)
• £13.00ph Monday - Friday
• £12 daily meal allowance (tax free)
  • (equivalent to £14.40ph on a 55hr week, inc meal allowance)
• £17ph Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday
  • (equivalent to £18.92ph on an 8hr day inc meal allowance)
• £25 night out allowance (tax free)
• Two weekly pay

Holiday entitlement

• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Holiday pay based on average taxable earnings up to the previous 52 weeks worked

Job specification

• Operating Flatbed trailers
• Manual chaining and strapping of loads
• Positioning of trailer side protection posts
• Supervising loading and tipping of various types of construction materials e.g. steel and concrete beams
• Attention to detail regarding health and safety is essential
• Operating under a FORS Gold Accreditation
• Full training offered for the right candidate

Vehicles

• You will be provided with your own dedicated modern Scania with an average age of under 2 years old
• R-Series Highline and S-Series cabs with full leather trim, inverters and fridges
• You will be the only driver except for annual leave and exceptional circumstances
• Having pride in your vehicle and work ethic is essential
• All units are maintained to a high standard by Scania
• Vehicles are professionally washed weekly

Added benefits

• Fully funded CPC
• SNAP account - pre-paid secure parking
• All WS depots have modern driver welfare facilities
• Full uniform and PPE
• Healthcare benefits - discounted routine dental treatments, eye tests, prescription service, discounted specialist consultations, complementary therapies and access to a virtual GP
• Retail discount scheme - access to monthly retail discounts
• Pension 3% Contribution

How to apply

• Please fill in the application form here

Further enquiries

• WhatsApp or call recruitment on 07840838404 or;
• Email recruitmentteam@wstransportation.com

The central recruitment team predominantly work Monday - Friday and will get back to you as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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