Class 2 Driver

First Military Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HGV Class 2 Driver for a client in the Reading area. The role includes the safe and professional delivery of goods, maintaining excellent customer service, and adhering to health and safety regulations. Candidates should possess a valid HGV driving licence and ideally have experience with Lorry Mounted Loaders. The position offers a salary of £36,000 plus a quarterly bonus based on attendance.

Benefits

15% bonus (paid quarterly)

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Class 2 HGV driving licence with Driver Qualification Card / Driver CPC.
• Minimum 12 months’ HGV driving experience, ideally including recent tachograph recorded driving.
• Ideally experienced with Lorry Mounted Loaders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure goods are loaded, secured and delivered safely and professionally.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Skills

HGV driving licence

Excellent driving skills

Good understanding of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations

Positive approach to Health & Safety

Education

ALME certificate

Tools

Forklift Truck experience

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver on behalf of one of our fantastic clients who have a depot based in Reading.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all goods are loaded, secured and delivered safely and professionally.
• Ensure all required paperwork is completed at point of delivery / collection.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Operate in accordance with training and Policies & Procedures.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation, Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and current EU Road Transport Regulations at all times.
• Ensure the delivery vehicle is roadworthy and daily vehicle walk rounds have been completed and recorded.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum Class 2 HGV driving licence (ideally clean) with Driver Qualification Card / Driver CPC.
• ALME certificate desirable.
• Zero endorsements preferred; any endorsements must be stated at application stage.
• A minimum 12 months’ HGV driving experience ideally including 90 days tachograph recorded driving in the last 180 days, with current / working Digi / tacho card.
• Have a positive approach to Health & Safety.
• Good understanding of Driver Hours & WTD Regulations.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Experience of multidrop deliveries.
• Ideally experienced and hold a current accredited certificate in the safe operation of Lorry Mounted Loaders (including remote).
• Forklift Truck experience beneficial, although training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Knowledge of local area and experience of working within a Builders Merchant would be beneficial.

MB850 : HGV Class 2 Driver

Location: Reading and surrounding areas

Salary: £36,000 + 15% bonus (paid quarterly – based on good attendance) + overtime

Working Hours: Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm (some days finish earlier than other but still get paid for the whole day)