Day-Shift Class 2 HGV Driver: Local, Regular Routes

Planwell Recruitment Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Planwell Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Class 2 HGV Delivery Driver to join our client’s team in Dartford on a long-term, day-shift assignment with consistent routes to regular customer locations.

You will deliver safely, load and unload manually, complete paperwork, and use job-tracking software. The role includes occasional warehouse duties and requires a strong customer-service focus and punctuality.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Dartford and surrounding areas.
• Excellent communication skills and a personable, professional manner.
• Smart appearance when working at customer premises.
• Physically capable of loading, unloading and transferring stock at the customer's site.
• Comfortable using job-tracking software and computerised delivery equipment.
• Positive, friendly and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle checks at the beginning and end of every shift, reporting any defects promptly.
• Load and unload the vehicle safely, ensuring all goods are secure and the trailer is emptied on return to site.
• Consistent local routes servicing approximately 4 regular customer locations (maximum delivery distance to London).
• Use job-tracking software to receive assignments, update delivery status and navigate the route.
• Complete all delivery paperwork accurately and use computerised equipment as required.
• Build and maintain a positive, professional relationship with regular customers.
• Follow all road safety, site and company procedures.
• Support with occasional end-of-shift warehouse duties, including putting cages away, as directed.

Skills

Knowledge of Dartford area

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Physical fitness

Job-tracking software

Team-oriented

Tools

Job-tracking software

Computerised delivery equipment

Job description

Planwell Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Class 2 HGV Delivery Driver to join our client’s team in Dartford on a long-term, day-shift assignment with consistent routes to regular customer locations.

You will deliver safely, load and unload manually, complete paperwork, and use job-tracking software. The role includes occasional warehouse duties and requires a strong customer-service focus and punctuality.