Class 2 Driver / Handler (Ashford, Middlesex TW15 1BL)

Rhenus-High-Tech-Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenus-High-Tech-Limited is seeking an experienced driver for UK and Europe deliveries of customer equipment. The role involves loading/unloading, vehicle checks, and occasional night shifts and away-from-home assignments.

Strong customer-facing skills and knowledge of health and safety are essential. The position offers day-to-day driving across varied routes with potential team leadership responsibilities and aligning with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driving licence and clean driving record.
• Experience handling high-tech, high-value equipment is a plus.
• Good communication and customer-facing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive a range of vehicles across UK and Europe.
• Load, unload, and position customer equipment securely.
• Complete delivery paperwork and timesheets accurately.
• Assist and supervise team members when nominated as team lead.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report defects per handbook.

Skills

Clean driving license

Customer service

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

Tachograph knowledge

Working Time Directive knowledge

Job description

What You Can Expect :Day-to-day driving of various vehicles within the UK and Europe, delivering, offloading, positioning, and installing customer equipment as required. The position may require you to work night shifts, be away from home on occasions, and work on rail infrastructure premises.At Rhenus, we believe everyone plays a crucial role. Whether you’re driving a truck, managing inventory, or handling customer enquiries, your actions drive our success. We value practical solutions and quick decisions, empowering you to take ownership and make a difference.Recognised as a top employer and united by a common goal, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that encourages entrepreneurial spirit, continued growth, and excellence.The future isn’t just built by the company – it is shaped by each of us working together. Join our Rhenus community to make an impact and grow alongside a team of passionate people who are dedicated to making a difference.#empoweredbyyouWhat You Bring:Main ActivitiesGeneral driving duties as required within the UK and Europe in any class of vehicle up to that permitted by the driving licenceVehicle checks in line with the Staff Handbook & the reporting of defects and all accidents/incidents and near-hitsLoading and Unloading of vehicles ensuring correct equipment is loaded and all goods are checked, secure and fit for transitDelivery, offloading, positioning and installing as required for various customer jobsManual handling, carrying, lifting and installation as required of customer equipmentMaintaining and cleaning of vehicles as requiredCompleting delivery paperwork, timesheets and other paperwork as required for each jobIf 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 placeMaintain the standards of the company as defined in ISO9001 and ISO14001You may be required to undertake other tasks in line with the needs of the businessResponsible for escalating training needs on an on-going basisKeep your taco and driver card download up to date within the company requirements.Key Skills and ExperienceExperienced driver with clean licenceExperience in the transportation and delivery of high tech, high value systems would be beneficialMust be flexible with regards to hours and be prepared to stay away from home on a regular basisAbility to complete required timesheets and paperwork as requiredExperience in dealing directly with customers contacts and good communication skillsGood team member with a flexible and can-do attitudeKnowledge of Health and Safety legislationKnowledge of Tachograph legislationKnowledge of the Working Time Directive