Class 2 Driver

Gi Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group are seeking HGV Class 2 drivers in the United Kingdom to join one of the country's largest parcel delivery networks. The role involves driving safely, loading, transporting and delivering parcels to depots, hubs and customers across shifts starting early morning.

Shifts include 0300 starts from Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday. Rates are PAYE and include holiday pay. Experience with safe driving and appropriate licences is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Category C licence (Class 2)
• Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Able to use mobile IT equipment, follow reporting procedures, complete daily paperwork and electronic records accurately
• Knowledge of safe and legal HGV driving and working time rules

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate vehicles in line with safety procedures and legal requirements
• Load, transport and deliver parcels to depots, hubs and customers
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform daily checks
• Complete daily paperwork and electronic logs accurately
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and customers
• Follow reporting procedures and company policies

Skills

Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph

Job description

Gi Group are looking for HGV Class 2 Drivers (New passes are accepted and welcomed) to work for one of the UK's biggest Parcel delivery companies.

The Role

As a HGV Class 2 Driver, you will be driving the company vehicle safely, load, transport and deliver parcels and packages to depots, hubs and customers.

Shifts & Pay

• £18.11 per hour
• Monday to Friday - 0300 starts
• Tuesday to Saturday - 0300 starts

Please note these rates are PAYE and inclusive of advanced holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

• To drive / operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and legal requirements and as required by the company in accordance with the valid licence, experience and training for that vehicle / equipment
• Tipping of vehicle at designated and approved recycling & refuse facilities, to load and unload waste materials in accordance with the company's policy, procedures, training and legal requirements, ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements
• Undertake any training / instruction required to carry out these duties and or deemed necessary to fulfil the role (Including Driver Induction)
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of vehicles and equipment to a high standard, including daily vehicle checks on any vehicle driven
• To deal with colleagues, customers and other personnel in a polite, responsible and professional manner
• To comply with all reporting procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Must hold a valid Category C licence (Class 2), Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Able to use mobile IT equipment, follow reporting procedures, complete daily paperwork and electronic records accurately.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, controllers, colleagues, customers and members of the public
• Understanding of safe and legal HGV driving, including Working Time requirements, tachograph rules, official break requirements and company procedures.
• Knowledge of daily vehicle checks, basic defect reporting and the importance of maintaining vehicle roadworthiness.
• Awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements when loading, transporting, unloading and tipping waste and recycling materials.
• Experience of, or ability to undertake, physical outdoor work including moving bins, handling recycling containers and working in all weather conditions.
• Experience of waste, recycling, cleansing or commercial collections operations is desirable.

If you have any questions, please call (phone number removed).

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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