HGV Class 2 Drivers - Temporary to Permanent
Based - Nottingham (Fairham Business Park)
Monday to Friday
Shifts times: 06:00-16:00
Average 45 hours per week
Temporary Pay Rates: £14.15 plus holiday pay
Permanent Salary £33,120
Driver Require are recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers for our client based in Nottingham providing protective packaging products and services to businesses throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe
The role as an HGV Class 2 driver will include:
Ensure timely and accurate deliveries, completing delivery notes and documentation to maintain precise records of goods dispatched and received (most sites average up to 15 regional customer drops daily)
Maintain company vehicles to high standards, conducting inspections, and reporting issues to the Logistics Manager/Supervisor. Perform routine maintenance like fuelling, cleaning, and minor repairs.
Drive safely and courteously, following traffic laws and company policies to ensure the safety of all road users and transported goods.
Use maps and directions effectively to plan efficient routes that optimise time and fuel, prioritising on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
Provide professional, courteous service to customers, addressing inquiries promptly and conveying relevant information back to colleagues to help facilitate smooth operations.
Maintain accurate records, exercising good judgment in following regulatory and company procedures to avoid penalties.
Foster collaboration across departments and Regional Distribution Centres to achieve shared goals and promote teamwork.
Communicate with our sales team regarding potential new business opportunities observed during deliveries, including customer feedback and market insights.
Ensure compliance with Ministry of Transport and other regulatory standards for commercial vehicle operation, keeping up to date on legal obligations and best practices.
Report incidents, accidents, or license penalties to the Logistics Manager/Supervisor immediately and cooperate fully with investigations.
Adhering to ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards, enabling continuous quality and environmental improvements.
Assist logistics operations as needed, including assisting in warehouse tasks and other duties as required to maintain smooth operations.
Assess product condition before delivery, verifying suitability for transport and reporting any damages.
HGV Class 2 Driver requirements:
Must have 24 months HGV / Class 2 Driver experience
Strapping and loading experience needed
Be mindful of the vehicles when driving to customer eg fitting into tight spaces
Maximum 6 points on licence with no major convictions( DD/DR/IN10's)
Benefits once permanent
We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate an annual site/company performance related bonus scheme. Our flexible employee benefits package includes:
Contributory pension scheme
Separate driver-efficiency gold scheme: Earn additional £2,100 yearly for safe & competent driving (tracked via masternaut metrics)
25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)
Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
Annual (company paid) volunteering day
Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
Long service awards (5-40 years)
Charitable giving options
Financial assistance with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
EE Mobile discount scheme
Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)
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