Class 2 Driver

Osborne Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Class 2 HGV Driver to join their team in Ashford. The role involves driving various vehicles, installing customer equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should hold a Category C Licence and CPC Card, have flexibility in hours, and possess good communication skills. Development opportunities and a strong team are in place, making this a great chance to join a global brand.

Benefits

Company pension – 6% employer contribution

28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days

Development & training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation of high tech systems beneficial.
• Experience in customer-facing roles required.
• Ability to complete timesheets and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Driving various vehicles for deliveries within the UK.
• Installing and positioning customer equipment as needed.
• Completing delivery paperwork and maintaining vehicle checks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Team Work

Health and Safety Knowledge

Tachograph Knowledge

Working Time Directive Knowledge

Education

Category C Licence

Full CPC Card

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week – start time between 06:00-10:00

A fantastic opportunity has now arisen for a Class 2 HGV Driver to join our client’s successful team in Ashford

About our client:

The market leader in High Tech Logistics solutions & a trusted partner to some of the leading global medical & technical product manufacturers.

About the role:

Day to day driving of various vehicles within the UK, delivering, offloading, positioning and installation of Customer equipment as required – 40% of role driving, 60% installation.

• General driving duties as required within the UK in any class of vehicle up to that permitted by the driving licence
• Vehicle checks in line with the Staff Handbook & the reporting of defects and all accidents/incidents and near-hits
• Loading and Unloading of vehicles ensuring correct equipment is loaded and all goods are checked, secure and fit for transit
• Delivery, offloading, positioning and installing as required for various customer jobs
• Manual handling, carrying, lifting and installation as required of customer equipment
• Maintaining and cleaning of vehicles as required
• Completing delivery paperwork, timesheets and other paperwork as required for each job
• If nominated Team Leader of the job you will be required to be responsible for the supervision and guidance of your assistants and ensure Safety Briefings take place
• Maintain the standards of the company as defined in ISO9001 and ISO14001
• You may be required to undertake other tasks in line with the needs of the business
• On occasion you may be asked for your availability to work night shifts and at the weekend
• Responsible for escalating training needs on an on-going basis
• Company pension – 6% employer contribution
• 28 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays) rising to a maximum of 33 days for time served
• An exciting role working for a global brand
• Development & training opportunities

Skills & experience:

• Experienced driver with a category C licence and full CPC Card
• Experience in the transportation and delivery of high tech, high value systems would be beneficial
• Must be flexible with regards to hours
• Ability to complete required timesheets and paperwork as required
• Experience in dealing directly with customers contacts and good communication skills
• Good team member with a flexible and can-do attitude
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Knowledge of Tachograph legislation
• Knowledge of the Working Time Directive

If interested in this role, please apply below.

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