Job Title: HGV Class 2 Driver
Location: Stoke on Trent
Salary: £32,760 per annum
Hours: Full Time 45 hours per week (Day shift)
Simarco is an award-winning international logistics provider, driven by a deep understanding of the fast-paced nature of global trade. We specialise in delivering bespoke freight solutions across the UK, Europe, and worldwide, offering flexible, fully tailored services that are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable HGV Class 2 Driver who is competent in driving palletised vehicles and handling multi-drop collections and deliveries of customers’ freight.
Key Skills and Qualifications to succeed in this role:
* Class 2 (C) Licence/Valid Driver CPC/Tacho card
* Experience of HGV Class 2 driving essential
* Vehicle weights and legal limits
* Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations/Road Traffic Laws
* Construction and Use Regulations
* Effective communicator and ability to work unsupervised and under pressure
* Flexible approach to hours of work and consistently reliable and dependable
Key duties & Responsibilities:
1. Delivery and collection of customers’ freight as assigned by the Transport Office to and from various locations and regions
2. Multi-drop delivery and collections
3. Supervise the loading of your vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage
4. Ensure the correct goods and quantity of goods are loaded and unloaded
5. Plan your day and route in the most cost and operationally effective manner
6. Present, process and return customers Delivery Notes
7. Secure and return Proof of Delivery advice notes (POD) electronic and/or manual
8. Inform the Transport Office of any delays to or whilst at work
9. Maintain your vehicle (inside and out) in a clean and very tidy condition
10. Refuel your vehicle daily in accordance with Company Procedure
We can offer you:
* We offer a highly competitive salary aligned to industry standards
* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
* Company Pension Scheme
* Uniform and Company paid PPE
* Continuous training, including driver CPC
* Cover the cost of driver medicals
* Discount platform
* Full training and support
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Engagement Forum
* Regular engagement initiative including treat days!
* Learning Management System for continuous learning
* Mental health forum in place to support with well being
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