Class 2 Driver

HSS Hire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading tool and equipment hire company as a Class 2 Delivery Driver in Leeds. You'll enhance customer satisfaction through outstanding service and timely deliveries while ensuring road safety and vehicle maintenance. With a supportive team and attractive benefits, your contributions will be valued as part of our focus on service and community.

Benefits

28 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays

Training and Development opportunities

Exclusive discounts on equipment rentals

Company lottery

Life assurance twice your annual salary

Qualifications

• A valid Category C licence is mandatory.
• Excellent customer service skills needed.
• Knowledge of transporting hazardous goods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service during deliveries.
• Drive the company vehicle responsibly while adhering to traffic laws.
• Assist with loading and unloading your vehicle.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of safe loading

Compliance with manual handling regulations

Education

Category C (Class 2) licence

Driver qualification card

Digital tachograph card

Job description

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HSS: The Hire Service Company - we’ve been a trusted name in tool and equipment hire since 1957, instantly recognisable across the UK and Ireland for our iconic ‘blue and yellow’ vans, kit and branches.

Today, we blend cutting-edge technology with our deep-rooted commitment to service. We’re all about people dealing with people - friendly colleagues in local branches, building great relationships with local customers and local communities. It’s hire, with a human touch.

Explore our benefits:

28 days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your Birthday off and additional holiday buy scheme. Training, Apprenticeships and Development opportunities, company lottery, exclusive discounts on equipment rentals, car lease, and retail purchases. You also receive, life assurance twice your annual salary and access to healthcare and wellbeing platforms.

Working hours:
Monday - Friday shifts between 6am and 5:30pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays 8am - 1pm

The Role of a Class 2 Delivery Driver
You will work as part of the delivery and collection service, demonstrating exceptional customer service in all aspects of the working day.

What does the Class 2 Delivery Driver involve?

• You will provide outstanding customer service, ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to service and quality.
• Using Satalia which helps map out the most efficient routes to ensure timely deliveries and you will log deliveries and collections, with company smartphone.
• You will be expected to drive the company vehicle responsibly, adhering to all traffic laws, the Highway Code to maintain road safety and keeping your vehicle checks up to date
• You will assist loading and unloading your vehicle.
• As a brand ambassador, you will uphold our values with professionalism and support with additional tasks that contribute to the success of the Central Hub.

What do you need to succeed as a Class 2 Delivery Driver?

• A Category C (Class 2) licence
• A valid driver qualification card and digital tachograph card.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to resolve complex customer inquiries.
• Knowledge of safe loading as well as the transporting of hazardous good.
• Demonstrate compliance with manual handling regulations.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and shape our future. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you’re ready to make a positive impact with us, we want to hear from you. Together, let’s build an inclusive space in the building services industry.

We’re incredibly proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to contribute and thrive within our workforce please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process that will allow you to perform to the best of your ability.