Class 2 Driver

Osborne Appointments; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime after 9 hours daily

In-house training with CSCS card

Ongoing training and development

Weekend working

Job summary

Osborne Appointments is seeking a Class 2 Driver for a full-time role in Ashford, Middlesex. The position involves driving a varied HGV fleet, delivering and installing high-value items with a professional white glove service.

The ideal candidate holds a valid HGV Class 2 licence, is physically fit, and can communicate well. Training to gain a CSCS card and installation tasks are available. Weekend work is expected on a 1-in-3 cycle.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence.
• HGV driving experience preferred, around 2 years; newly qualified drivers considered.
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy items.
• Comfortable with practical work and installation tasks.
• Good communication and customer-focused approach.
• Strong team player with flexibility.
• Willingness to work weekends approx 1 in 3.
• Reliable, hardworking and eager to learn.
• Careful with high-value items during handling.

Responsibilities

• Drive a varied HGV fleet and occasionally a Luton van.
• Provide a professional white glove delivery service.
• Deliver high-value and specialist items safely and securely.
• Assist with installation and building of delivered items.
• Safely handle and heavy lift items as part of a team.
• Wrap items and take photographs where required.
• Use basic tools to assist with installation work.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure deliveries are completed to a high standard.
• Communicate professionally with customers throughout the delivery process.
• Maintain flexibility with working hours, including occasional afternoon/evening on-call work.
• Participate in weekend working, approximately 1 in 3 weekends.

Skills

HGV Class 2

HGV driving experience

Physical fitness

Communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Weekend availability

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Role:Class 2 Driver

Location: Ashford, Middlesex

Hours: Full time, 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with overtime and weekend working available

Salary: £36,000 + overtime

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for anClass 2 Driver to join our client's successful and close-knit team.

Who are they?

Our client is a well-established specialist delivery business providing a high-quality white glove delivery and installation service. This is a varied role combining HGV driving with the delivery, handling and installation of high-value and specialist items.

The role involves working as part of a team to safely handle, transport, deliver and install items for customers, so candidates need to be physically capable, practical and comfortable using basic tools.

Benefits:

• Overtime available after 9 hours daily
• Saturday overtime paid at time and a half
• Sunday overtime paid at time and three-quarters
• 45-hour working week
• Ongoing training and development
• In-house training with the opportunity to gain a CSCS card
• Opportunity for newly qualified HGV drivers to develop their experience
• Close-knit and s

Duties of a Class 2 Driver:

• Drive a varied HGV fleet and occasionally a Luton van
• Provide a professional white glove delivery service
• Deliver high-value and specialist items safely and securely
• Assist with the installation and building of delivered items
• Safely handle and heavy lift items as part of a team
• Wrap items and take photographs where required
• Use basic tools to assist with installation work
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure deliveries are completed to a high standard
• Communicate professionally with customers throughout the delivery process
• Maintain flexibility with working hours, including occasional afternoon/evening on-call work
• Participate in weekend working, approximately 1 in 3 weekends

What we would like from you:

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence
• Previous HGV driving experience is preferred, ideally around 2 years, although newly qualified drivers will be considered
• Physically fit and able to carry out heavy lifting
• Comfortable with practical work, tools and installation tasks
• Good communication skills are essential
• Professional and customer-focused approach
• Strong team player who is comfortable working closely with colleagues
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Willingness to work approximately 1 in 3 weekends
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn
• Able to provide a high level of care when handling high-value items

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