Job Description
HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Irlam & Trafford Park, Greater Manchester
Salary: £16.00 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 6:00pm
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dependable and experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our team at a well-established alcohol distribution company operating out of Irlam and Trafford Park. This role involves the delivery of alcohol products to pubs, bars, restaurants, and wholesalers throughout the Northwest.
As a driver, you'll represent the company at customer sites, so professionalism, punctuality, and a customer-focused attitude are essential. You'll be responsible for both driving and physically delivering goods such as kegs, cases, and bottles.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Drive Class 2 (Category C) vehicles for multi-drop deliveries of alcoholic beverages.
2. Safely load and unload stock using tail lifts, sack trucks, and manual handling.
3. Deliver to a variety of licensed premises, ensuring timely and accurate drop-offs.
4. Complete all relevant delivery paperwork and obtain signatures.
5. Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any issues or defects.
6. Adhere to all driving laws, tachograph regulations, and company policies.
7. Provide friendly and professional service to customers at delivery points.
Requirements:
* Valid and in-date HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
* Valid CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph card.
* Minimum 1 year of HGV Class 2 driving experience (essential).
* Confident in manual handling; ability to lift heavy items such as beer kegs.
* Good knowledge of local and regional roads (Greater Manchester and North West).
* Strong communication and customer service skills.
Desirable:
* Previous experience delivering alcohol or beverages to licensed premises.
* Familiarity with using pump trucks or sack barrows.
* Forklift licence (preferred but not required).
Benefits:
* Consistent Monday-Friday schedule - no weekend work.
* 45 hours per week guaranteed.
* Company-provided uniform and PPE.
* Holiday pay and pension contribution.
* Friendly team and long-term employment opportunities.
If you are interested in this position, please contact our team for more information.
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