Class 2 Driver

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

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare consumables is recruiting for a Class 2 Driver. The role involves maintaining a clean vehicle, adhering to legal requirements, and ensuring timely deliveries to customers. Candidates must hold a valid driving licence and experience in delivery driving is preferred. This position offers a competitive salary and structured working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience as a delivery driver or similar role.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience as a 7.5t driver is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the company vehicle in a roadworthy condition and perform checks.
• Complete scheduled deliveries on time, using route planning tools.
• Ensure POD paperwork is correct and authorized.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of commercial driving regulations

Education

Valid UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement

Job description

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

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

Requirements for drivers include holding a relevant licence to drive Class 2 vehicles, a valid CPC, and a Digital Tachograph card. The role involves driving fixed routes, typically starting at 5:30 am.

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 42 hours per week

Salary: £36,000

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the company vehicle in a roadworthy and clean condition, perform checks, and report faults immediately.
• Assist in loading orders onto the vehicle, ensuring payload and axle weight limits are adhered to, and goods are safely loaded.
• Comply with legal requirements and the company's Operator's Licence.
• Complete scheduled deliveries on time, using route planning tools.
• Deliver to customers, assist with unloading, and ensure goods reach the final delivery point.
• Report problems at delivery sites.
• Ensure POD paperwork is correct and authorized; collect and account for cash payments.
• Communicate customer issues and sales opportunities to the branch sales team promptly.
• Present a professional, courteous image and adhere to dress code.
• Report any accidents immediately.

Requirements:

• Valid UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement.
• Experience as a delivery driver or similar role.
• Knowledge of commercial driving regulations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience as a 7.5t driver is advantageous.

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