Class 2 HIAB Driver

Pathfinder International; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Discount vouchers

Gym membership

Wellbeing discounts

Cycle to work

Milestone leave

Anniversary bonuses

Refer a friend

Job summary

Pathfinder International in Ampthill (UK) is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 driver with HIAB to join our delivery team. You will be responsible for delivering and collecting company units to customers, ensuring timely arrival and accurate paperwork.

You must hold a HGV Class 2 licence and HIAB qualification, with at least two years of commercial driving experience and good knowledge of the local area. A safety-focused, flexible approach and willingness to work overtime are essential.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence essential.
• HIAB qualification essential.
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience.
• Good local area knowledge.
• Customer-focused and health-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Deliver/collect company units to customers on time and to the correct location.
• Inspect units for damage or dirt, recording issues as needed.
• Complete all required paperwork to avoid disputes.
• Drive safely and in compliance with driving hour regulations and tachograph use.
• Operate lifting equipment safely and ensure axle weights are within limits.
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment checks and report defects.

Skills

HGV driving

HIAB qualification

2 years experience

Local geography

Customer focus

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver – HIAB.

Salary: £39,873.60, standard 45 hr week

– £46,519.20 average 50 hr pw.

Location: Ampthill, Bedford.

Days: Monday to Friday 06.00 – 15.30 hrs.

The Vacancy

As an LGV Class 2 Driver you are responsible for the delivery and collection of our products.

What’s in it for you!

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme

Colleague Benefits!

• Employee Assistance Program
• High Street Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Health & Wellbeing Discount Vouchers
• Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits
• Milestone Birthdays Additional leave
• Work Anniversary Bonus’s
• Refer a Friend Scheme

About You!

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence is essential.
• HIAB qualification is essential.
• You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience.
• A good geographical knowledge of the local and surrounding areas.
• Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully.
• Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times.
• Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice.

About the Role!

• Delivering/collecting the company’s units and equipment to its customers, at the right location, at the time required, having planned such delivery to achieve optimum fuel consumption and most efficient use of driver time.
• Inspecting all units and equipment on collection to ensure it is in good order, recording all visible damage, excessive dirtiness, missing items etc.
• Ensuring all necessary company paperwork is completed in the correct manner to avoid disputes at a later date i.e. signatures obtained for time of delivery / collection, damage sustained or missing plant.
• Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, including operating within the necessary transport regulations with regard to driving hours, operating tacograph according to Ministry of Transport requirements
• Operating all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with all Company Safety Directives and method statements. Loading and unloading plant and equipment in accordance with safe practice, the Company’s Safety Directives and Method Statements. Ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.
• Carrying out daily checks of vehicle and any lifting / holding equipment (including straps and chains), recording any defects and reporting them to the Foreman / Depot Manager / Fleet Manager.

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