Job Description: - HGV Class 2 Driver
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Location: East Manchester
Duration: Full-time/Permanent
Driver Hire are recruiting on behalf of our client for a permanent HGV Class 2 Driver. This is a hands-on role involving multiple daily collections and deliveries.
* 1 to 3 nights out per week.
* Experience with tail lift unloading.
* Availability to work one weekend in four if needed (either Saturday or Sunday, paid at 1.5x)
* Pay: £14.00 per hour
* 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* Night out allowance: £25.00
* Truck parking paid for
* Attendance bonus: £60.00 per month (paid every six months; applicable after a three-month probation period)
* Enrollment in company healthcare package (available after a three-month probation period)
Duties:
* Carrying out deliveries and collections to and from various business premises.
* Completing the correct documentation when collecting and delivering goods.
* Verifying the contents of your delivery and taking precise instructions into account.
* Ensuring that the goods carried on board are secure inside the vehicle.
* Being comfortable with driving in heavy traffic or potentially unsociable hours.
* Clearly communicating with line managers and advising of delays, accidents and other traffic situations.
* Driving in a safe manner, while adhering to all traffic laws and regulations at all times.
* Completing regular in-depth vehicle inspections.
* Report any mechanical problems or defects found in your vehicle.
* Ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-kept.
Key Skills & Experience:
* A valid UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.
* One Year previous driving experience is preferred.
* Valid CPC & Medical - qualified to drive Class 2 vehicles.
* Excellent communication skills, both in-house and customer facing.
* Exceptional customer service.
* The ability to remain calm under pressure.
* A sense of pride in what we do, and to be able to carry yourself in a professional manner at all times.
Contract is variable hours but all of our drivers average 50 - 55 hours each week.
Join a growing team with progression opportunities.
Health & wellbeing scheme with treatment cover and retail discounts.
Additional company benefits available.
If you’d like to discuss our HGV Class 2 Driver before applying, call Gareth, Tia, or Lincoln between 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking