Driver Class 2

Epwin Group Plc; Telford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks an HGV Driver (Class 2) to deliver goods across the UK and Ireland. The role demands strong compliance with transport laws, effective communication skills, and a valid HGV license. Candidates should demonstrate leadership and a commitment to maintaining safety standards while adhering to schedules. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers looking to contribute to a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and integrity.
• Ability to empower and motivate others.
• Effective communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect goods throughout the UK & Ireland.
• Ensure compliance with operator’s license and driving regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.

Skills

Excellent transport and compliance knowledge

Good level of numeracy

Excellent communication skills

Education

HGV licence

Job description

EPW2Job Title: HGV Driver (Class 2)Location: TelfordReports To: Transport ManagerDays and Hours of Work: Monday-Friday (48 hours per week)Job Purpose:The HGV driver will deliver and collect goods throughout the UK & Ireland in accordance with the restrictions of the group Operators Licence. The key objectives are to ensure goods are delivered on time in line with the delivery schedule set out by the Transport department.Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure compliance in line with operator’s license.
• Ensure drivers’ hours regulations are always adhered to
• Ensure WTD (Working Time Directive) rules are always adhered to.
• Ensure Driver CPC qualifications are kept up to date.
• Ensure driving licence entitlements are kept up to date, reporting any changes as soon as they are known.
• Adherence to highways laws always.
• Ensure compliance to HSE standards.
• Ensure load is always carried safely.
• Ensure equipment is always in good working order.
• Always follow site rules.
• Set a professional and good example to all.
• Communicate information via the relevant communication channels.
• Ensure operational processes and procedures are followed.
• Alert relevant people to process and product concerns and rectify.
• Safeguard property issued by the company.
• Ensure workplace is clean and tidy – all housekeeping procedures are followed and the workplace is safe.
• Ensure the wearing of appropriate uniform and PPE.
• Transfer the knowledge and skills among the team.
• Promote continuous improvement to develop service and efficiency.
• Undertake reasonable duties as and when required/as directed by the senior manager.
  
  

Key Experiences and Skills Required:

• Excellent transport and compliance knowledge and skills.
• Good level of numeracy and literacy
• Excellent communication skills.
• HGV licence
  
  

Desirables Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Ability to make decisions and escalate if necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively and motivate the workforce.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Must be willing to undergo Moffet training provided by Epwin.
  
  

Personal Attributes:

• Leadership – strong, consistent, clear, inspire others, integrity, ability to drive through change
• Empowering Others – Delegation of trust, correct controls, feedback, communicate accountability and responsibility
• Action orientated – Able to deal with problems in appropriate time frames
• Driven by results – Decisive, confident addressing problems and opportunities, challenging activities to improve performance, demonstrate willingness to challenge accepted methods and standards
• Effective communication – Clear concise written and spoken, ability at all levels, customer, supplier and internal
• Strategic agility – recognition of a changing need and speed of response, rapid reaction to challenges
• High Standards – demonstrating a motivation to improve standards and thereby making a real difference, challenging inadequate solutions
• Integrity and trust – demonstrating a sense of commitment to openness, honesty, loyalty and high standards in undertaking the role
• People management – demonstrating commitment to working and engaging constructively with internal and external stakeholders