HGV 2 Driver

Grafters Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment company is seeking a Driver (Class 2) to join their team in Manchester. The role requires regular deliveries to a wholesale customer base, occasional overnight work, and physical aptitude for manual tasks. Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a clean Class 2 UK driving licence, and the ability to meet customer demands. This full-time position demands flexibility and safety in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Driver Class 2 role.
• Ability to work within timeframes to meet customer demands.
• Physical and mental aptitude for manual/mechanical work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular scheduled deliveries to customers.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles.
• Operate safely within a Warehouse/Fleet environment.

Skills

Delivery driving

Manual handling

Fork Lift Truck operation

IT database skills

Education

Clean UK driving licence / Class 2

Job description

Overview

Driver Class 2

We have a new vacancy for a Driver (Class 2) to join our clients Logistics Operations Team based at their Manchester Branch. The main duties are to carry out delivery driving to meet customer demands with occasional requirement to support with packing and loading.

This is a full time, permanent position working 45 hours per week over five working days.

This role consists of typically early morning starts with occasional overnight work required. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the role.

Responsibilities

• Regular scheduled deliveries to the company’s wholesale customer base (Average. 12 – 15 drops per day)
• Goods Vehicle Operation / Delivery Driving / FLT Operation
• Occasional picking and packing of orders to the demands of the customer
• Assisting with loading and unloading of vehicles and making timely and accurate customer deliveries
• To operate safely within a Warehouse / Fleet environment

What we are looking for

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Driver Class 2 role
• The ability to work within the given timeframes ensuring that customer demands are met.
• Physical and mental aptitude for manual / mechanical work
• Previous similar experience working in a similar role
• Manual Handling experience
• Ability to use IT databases / keyboard skills
• Fork Lift Truck Licence / Experience (Training will be provided)
• Clean UK driving licence / Class 2

Please be aware that, due to insurance regulations, we are unable to provide coverage for individuals under the age of 25 on company vehicles.

We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven`t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel