Class 2 Driver

EV Cargo; Erith; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Annual Leave

Health Care Cash Plan

Excellent Pension Scheme

Reward Gateway cashback

Job summary

Palletforce Logistics is seeking a Class 2 Driver to deliver goods safely and efficiently in Erith. You will operate a Class 2 vehicle, maintain logs with the handheld terminal, and perform daily safety checks while providing excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months experience, a valid CPC and tachograph card, and is flexible to work weekends, with strong geography knowledge and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience: 6 months.
• Valid Digital Tachograph card.
• Completed CPC training course.
• Class 2 Driving Licence (C+E).
• Valid CPC, Digital tachographs.
• Flexibility.
• Strong logistical and geographical knowledge.
• Good communication skills.
• Multi-drop Experience Preferred
• HGV / LGV Class 2 licence with at least 12 months experience.
• Be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers using Class 2 vehicle.
• Record accurate information with handheld terminal.
• Occasionally drive 3.5t vehicles during peak periods.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle.
• Drive Class 2 vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
• Inform transport office of any issues in good time.
• Ensure you arrive at your job on time.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Operate safely and follow road rules.
• Complete and return all paperwork to transport office.

Skills

Class 2 Driving License (C+E)

Digital Tachograph Card

Strong geographical knowledge

Good communication skills

Multi-drop experience

Flexibility

Weekend work

HGV/LGV experience

Education

CPC training course

Tools

Digital tachograph

Job description

Class 2 Driver | Full time | Erith Palletforce Logistics is a leading pallet distribution company dedicated to providing efficient and reliable services to our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our supportive work environment.

THE ROLE

Our drivers are one of the most important roles within Palletforce Logistics, and as a fully qualified Class 2 Driver, you will have the important role of delivering products to our customers whilst being safe and taking care of yourself on the road.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Use of a handheld terminal to record accurate information
• Occasionally driving 3.5t vehicles during peak periods
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle
• Driving Class 2 vehicle safely and responsibly
• Ensure you do your daily vehicle checks to make sure your vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use
• Ensure you inform the transport office of any problems in good time i.e. if you’re running late
• Fit to drive; considering alcohol intake, daily rest, prescribed/over the counter medication that could affect your ability to drive
• To ensure you arrive at your job on time
• Excellent customer service
• Maintain health and safety standards
• Operating in a safe way, following all road rules
• Ensure all paperwork is correct, completed and returned to the transport office

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Refrigeration experience is preferred but not essential
• Minimum experience: 6 months
• Valid Digital Tachograph card is essential
• Completed CPC training course
• Class 2 Driving License (C+E)
• Valid CPC, Digital tacho cards
• Flexibility
• Strong logistical and geographical knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Multi-drop Experience Preferred
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with start & finish times
• Fully completed driver CPC
• HGV / LGV Class 2 licence with at least 12 months experience
• Be able to work weekends

Good Work Ethic REWARDS & BENEFITS

• We’ll support your development; help you grow and also offer you a competitive package that includes: Competitive Annual Leave.
• Reward Gateway - access to significant savings and cashback on 900+ top retailers, from groceries to wellness products, travel and much more!
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Excellent Pension Scheme

We promote a culture which encourages innovative ideas, and we appreciate your talent is key to our success! Let us be your employer of choice.

Palletforce reserves the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are not able to provide detailed feedback to applicants that were not shortlisted.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom.