Class two driver

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Coleshill CP; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

£60 bonus

£25 meal allowance per night away

Hotel accommodation provided when away

Overtime paid at time and a half after

Descripción de la vacante

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 driver to support a growing transport operation in Hams Hall, Birmingham. The role involves multi-drop deliveries, nightly stays away from home, and ensuring safety and professional service at every stop.

The ideal candidate holds a valid HGV Class 2 licence, CPC and tachograph card, with a reliable, punctual and customer-focused approach.

Formación

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• Valid CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence).
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach.
• Good geographical knowledge and ability to use satellite navigation effectively.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage delivery schedules.
• Ability to undertake manual handling duties.

Responsabilidades

• Complete multi-drop deliveries and collections per plan.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections before and after shifts per DVSA requirements.
• Load, secure, transport and handle goods safely under relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork and tachograph records.
• Provide a professional and courteous service to customers.
• Comply with road traffic laws, driver hours and health and safety procedures.
• Communicate delays or route changes with the transport team.
• Keep the vehicle clean and well-maintained.
• Be flexible to work away from home when required.

Conocimientos

Punctuality

Professional demeanor

Strong communication

Customer service

Independent worker

Safety minded

Educación

HGV Class 2 (Cat C) license

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Herramientas

Satnav usage

Descripción del empleo

The Role

We are looking to recruit an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to support a growing transport operation based in Hams Hall, Birmingham.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out scheduled multi-drop deliveries and collections, collecting goods from retail locations and delivering them to a commercial site. This is a varied role suited to a reliable, customer-focused driver who takes pride in their work and maintains high standards of safety and professionalism.

There may also be occasions when travel and overnight stays in other parts of the country are required to provide holiday or sickness cover.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete multi-drop deliveries and collections in line with planned routes and schedules.
• Carry out daily vehicle inspections before and after each shift, ensuring all checks comply with DVSA requirements and reporting defects promptly.
• Ensure all goods are loaded, secured, transported and handled safely and in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Complete and maintain accurate delivery paperwork, proof of delivery records, tachograph information and other required documentation.
• Deliver a professional and courteous service to customers at every delivery and collection point.
• Comply with all relevant road traffic legislation, driver hours regulations, Working Time Directive requirements and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain regular communication with the transport team regarding delays, route changes, vehicle issues or other operational matters.
• Keep the vehicle clean, tidy and in good condition.
• Be flexible to work away from home when required to cover operational needs at other locations.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

• A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
• A valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• A reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
• Good geographical knowledge and the ability to use satellite navigation effectively.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage delivery schedules efficiently.
• The ability to undertake manual handling duties where required.

Competitive salary with excellent long-term prospects

• Competitive salary with excellent long-term prospects
• Competitive salary with excellent long-term prospects
• £60 bonus
• £25 meal allowance for each night spent away
• Good-quality hotel accommodation provided when working away
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours, subject to working 12 hours
• Opportunity to join a financially stable, well-established operation with a modern fleet and supportive management team
• Previous experience in multi-drop deliveries and collections would be an advantage.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dependable and safety-conscious driver who takes pride in delivering a high standard of service. The ideal candidate will be flexible, organised and comfortable working independently, while maintaining good communication with the transport team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional HGV Class 2 Driver seeking a stable position with competitive benefits and the potential for long-term career development