Class 2 Driver

Mediq; Harlow; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediq is looking for a Class 2 Driver to join its transport team in Harlow, UK. The role involves driving fixed routes, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining vehicle compliance. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and a valid UK Category C1 licence. With a competitive salary of £36,000 for 42 hours per week, this position offers a dynamic work environment in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement.
• Proven experience as a delivery driver or in a similar driving role.
• Familiarity with commercial driving regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company vehicle is roadworthy and clean, documenting checks.
• Complete all scheduled deliveries on time using route planning tools.
• Communicate customer issues and sales opportunities to the sales team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Mediq UK are a supplier of healthcare consumables, healthcare equipment, cleaning, and hygiene products, as well as healthcare devices to hospitals, care homes, and other facilities serving the healthcare sector in the UK.

We are recruiting for a Class 2 Driver to join our transport team.

Drivers must hold relevant licence to drive Class 2 vehicles, and valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card. You will be driving fixed routes, typically starting at 5.30am.

Monday – Friday

Salary - £36,000

42 hour per week

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the Company vehicle allocated is maintained in a roadworthy and clean condition, documenting appropriate checks and reporting any faults immediately.
• Assist in loading assembled orders onto vehicle ensuring that the payload is within the limits for the vehicle and that the permissible axle weights are not exceeded and that goods are safely loaded for transportation and delivery
• Ensure duties are carried out within legal requirements complying fully with the requirements of the Company Operators Licence.
• Ensure all scheduled deliveries are completed on time, in full on a daily basis, utilising the relevant route planning tools
• Deliver to customers as directed and assist with unloading and taking to final delivery point as requested.
• Report any problems with delivery sites.
• Ensure that all POD paperwork is correct and authorised, and all cash payments are collected and accounted for at the Branch
• Communicate all customer problems and sales opportunities to the branch sales team promptly
• Present a professional image to the customer, be pleasant and courteous at all times and comply with company dress requirements.
• Report any accidents immediately

Requirements:

• Hold a valid UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement
• Proven experience as a delivery driver or in a similar driving role
• Familiarity with commercial driving regulations and practices
• Strong communication skills for interacting with colleagues and customers
• Previous experience as a 7.5t driver or in a similar role is advantageous