Class 2 driver – West Bromwich / Midlands and surrounding areas – Days

AM2PM Recruitment Solutions Ltd; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in workwear solutions is seeking a dedicated Class 2 Driver to join their logistics team. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely deliveries and exceptional customer service. You'll be responsible for adhering to road transport legislation, maintaining vehicle safety, and acting as a service ambassador for the company. With a focus on quality and environmental improvements, this position offers a competitive salary, benefits including pension and holiday entitlements, and the chance to work in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for logistics and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Pension

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Increased holiday with service

Qualifications

• Up to date CPC certification and Class 2 driving license required.
• Experience in logistics and understanding of transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect work to/from customers and ensure vehicle safety.
• Record deliveries via PDA and maintain customer service standards.

Skills

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Customer focus

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

PC literacy

Clarity of speech

Politeness and courtesy

Tools

PDA device

Job description

Class 2 Driver – Workwear Solutions: West Brom and surrounding areas – Permanent: £34-37k on 40/45hr week + Bonuses, 20 days hols + BH’s rising to 25 in service – Pension – uniform provided.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Class 2 Driver of Workwear Solutions to deliver service excellence through an efficient and cost-effective logistics department.

The Business:

A specialist in workwear solutions who pride themselves on quality customer service and focusing on environmental improvements for them and their customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• To comply with the road transport legislation.
• To be the company’s “Service Ambassador” with our customers.
• To deliver and collect work to and from the branch and our customers.
• To accurately record each customer delivery and collection via PDA device or route manifest.
• To ensure the security and safety of any vehicle or property or customer property.
• To ensure the safety of any third party while you are in control of a vehicle.
• To comply and adhere to any reasonable operating conditions existing on customers’ premises.
• To know and understand the scheduled delivery routes that you have been allocated.
• To load and unload cages from vehicles that contain both clean and soiled linen including hamper bags.
• To wear the correct and clean uniform as appropriate.
• To ensure that all contact with our customers is honest, polite and helpful at all times.
• To execute daily and weekly vehicle checks and cleaning routines.
• To record and report customer queries using the current and correct documentation.
• Undertake other duties when instructed by the Transport/Operations Manager/Supervisor.
• To comply with driving performance systems.
• Attend daily driver debrief sessions and update on any customer changes or opportunities.

Your Skills and Abilities:

• Up to date Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• No more than 6 points on driving licence. Class 2 license required.
• Highly customer focused and good attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to make decisions and problem solve.
• Flexible and able to react quickly to the needs of the customer.
• PC literacy for emails, spreadsheets and databases.
• Well spoken; clarity of speech, friendliness of tone, articulate.
• Patient, polite and courteous.

Salary, Benefits and Hours:

Starting rate £34-37k on circa 40-45 hr week + uniform, Pension, 20 days leave plus bank holidays. Rises to 25 days with service. Monday to Friday, 8hr days, flex start/finish dependent on client needs.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Understanding of current commercial transport legislation.
• Experience of working in a professional logistics department.
• Digital tachograph and Class 2 driving license required.