Class 2 Driver

Flexible People Limited; Basildon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking Class 2 Home Delivery Drivers in Basildon. This role involves delivering large goods, including TVs and gym equipment, working alongside a Driver's Mate. Candidates should be physically fit and possess a valid UK driving license. Competitive pay, potential for direct employment, and an array of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service, including free counselling

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK License, CPC, and Digitacho.
• No more than 6 points on your driving license.
• Newly qualified drivers are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large goods to residential properties with a Driver's Mate.
• Must be physically fit to lift heavy goods.
• Complete a driving assessment and highway code exam.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Reliability

Physical Fitness

Job description

Job Description

Flexible People Ltd are currently recruiting Class 2 Home delivery drivers for a well known client of ours, based in Basildon.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a multi-national organization, with the potential for growth and opportunities.

This role involves working with a Drivers Mate to deliver large goods to residential properties. The type of goods you will be delivering are TV's, flat pack furniture, gym equipment, white goods etc.

Due to the weight of the products you are delivering you MUST be physically fit.

The company offer the customer a 'room of choice' delivery, you will be fully trained on how to do this.

Upon successful application, all new drivers are subject to a driving assessment and multiple choice highway code/tacho exam. This will then be followed the next day with a subsequent induction day.

The company operate 7 days a week, you will be offered a 5 or 6 day rota. Weekend work will be involved.

Shift timings are 06.00 start, shifts last roughly 8-10 hours.
The shift patterns are Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday.

Pay rate - £18.18 per hour. There is an overtime rate of £21.35 per hour (applicable after 48 hours in the working week).

After 12 weeks, you can be offered a contract directly with the company. Once you become a full time member of staff, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including-

• Free on-site parking
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• Competitive annual salaries
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more

Our client will happily accept newly qualified drivers.

You must have a valid UK License, CPC and Digitacho, no more than 6 points on your driving license. No DD, DR or NI convictions.

The right candidate will be:

• Reliable and organized
• Have good communication skills and a good level of customer service
• Be fit and healthy and able to lift heavy goods
• Have your own steel toe cap safety boots and a high vis vest

Due to the high level of applications please only apply with your CV only and we will be in contact if you have been shortlisted for the position.

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