CLASS 2 HGV Driver – Cat C – Full Time – Permanent - NO AGENCIES.
Are you tired of working long hours, late evenings having overnight stays or worse not having a decent work life balance?
Do you want a job that doesn't require constant weekend work or odd shift patterns?
What if you could earn a minimum of £37,120 a year driving and delivering in the local area?
What are we offering?
* Full time, permanent working hours with no zero hour's contracts.
* A competitive basic starting salary of £37,120 a year.
* Sociable working hours.
* Monday to Friday 7 am to 5 pm. - Saturdays are on rotation and are around 1 in every 10 currently. Saturday overtime is paid at an enhanced rate.
* Weekly pay on each Friday.
* No overnight stays or nightshifts providing you with a work/life balance.
* 28 days of holiday per annum, including bank holidays.
* Yearly pay reviews, recognising and rewarding committed colleagues.
* Paid 45 minute break each day.
* Company pension scheme.
* A dedicated vehicle from our modern fleet to ensure you have the best tools for the job.
* Full company-branded uniform provided.
* Onsite staff support.
* We'll also pay for your CPC renewal when due, medicals and any additional licenses required, ensuring you remain qualified to drive.
* Ongoing development and progression opportunities, we're BIG on developing our colleagues to be the best they can be.
* Full induction training for all drivers regardless of your experience.
* NO CENTRAL LONDON WORK
What will I be doing?
Our drivers are responsible for moving freight in a safe and professional manner from our depot to our customers, you'll be:
* Ensuring the vehicle is properly loaded, safely secured and in line with road and transport legislation.
* Delivering Kerb-side pallet goods coming in all shapes and sizes in the local area with an electric pallet truck and tail-lift where no forklift is available.
* Collecting hub collection pallets to bring back to the depot for trunking.
* Professionally interacting with customers with a positive and proactive attitude.
* Completing daily maintenance checks on your vehicle and reporting any issues via our app.
* Driving in inclement weather, such as light snow, heavy rain etc.
* Managing and maintaining delivery and collection paperwork.
* Adhering to health and safety regulations at all times.
What we are looking for?
* Preferably candidates will have a clean class 2 hgv driving license.
* Valid CPC/DQC record.
* Ideally, at least one 1-year multi drop experience however we can offer enhanced training to the right candidate.
* Ability to manage time and routes for a streamlined delivery experience.
* Ability and knowledge of lifting and handling procedures.
* Work well independently using initiative and common sense.
* Open and transparent communication both verbal and written.
* You'll be confident in dealing with our customers, building new relationships and developing existing ones.
* The successful candidate will be safety-focused, ensuring work is completed in a safe and professional manner.
* Our drivers are passionate about what we do and delivering for our customers, we want like-minded drivers to join our team with the same mind set and ambition.
* No previous disqualifications IN, DD, DR or MR.
Come and join one of the Best Freight Companies In an ever-growing Logistics Sector.
As part of our workforce, you will benefit from the following:
* Drivers will always be treated with courtesy, honesty, and respect - we value all of our team members.
* Be able to join the company Pension Scheme once eligible,
* Friendly, supportive experienced traffic planning department (a rarity nowadays)
* Company issued smartphone making the job easier with signature capture
* Very competitive salary- well above the area average
We will endeavour to contact all drivers who apply within 24 hours between
1000hrs and 1800hrs Monday to Sunday.
Once contact has been made with you, we will then:
Have a chat and answer any questions you may have, and for us to find out a little bit more about you and your needs, provide documentary information on what happens next. Keeping you informed at all times.
We can then:
Organise a depot interview on a day and time that suits you from:
07:00 to 19:00 Monday - Friday.
If you are not contacted within 28 days of submitting your application, then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion only.
Please be advised that this is a physically and demanding role, with manual handling involved ( All vehicles are fitted with tail-lifts and Electric Pump Trucks)
NO AGENCY APPLICATIONS PLEASE.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Qualifications
* Commercial driving
* Truck driving
* Category CE Licence
* HGV Licence
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £37,120.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
Licence/Certification:
* Category C Licence (required)
* Digital Tachograph Card (required)
* CPC/DQC (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HGV C2D 032025