HGV 2 Driver vacancy in Boston, Lincolnshire (132jc)

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Boston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd is actively seeking an HGV 2 Driver for a position based in Boston, Lincolnshire. The role involves maintaining high driving standards while managing deliveries and upholding customer service. Competitive pay of £16.07 per hour with overtime opportunities can lead to earnings exceeding £41,000 annually.

Benefits

29 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted company products

Qualifications

• Experience as a driver and understanding of road traffic regulations is required.
• Physical capability to handle delivery duties.
• Professional and courteous attitude towards customers.

Responsibilities

• Comply with driving and vehicle regulations.
• Report vehicle incidents and maintain vehicle hygiene.
• Participate in multi-drop deliveries as per route requirements.

Skills

LGV Category ‘C’ driving licence entitlement

Driver CPC

Digi Tacho cards

Confidence to operate vehicles

Trustworthy

Numerate

Good written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good decision-making

Effective communicator

Job description

HGV 2 Driver vacancy in Boston, Lincolnshire (132jc)

HGV 2 Driver (132jc) – Boston, Lincolnshire - £16.07 per hour + O/T

As a driver you are acting as an ambassador for the company; the way you drive and how you behave are the subject of scrutiny by our customers and members of the public. The company always expects the highest standards of driving and behaviour. Drivers are expected to treat the vehicles they drive with the utmost care; ensuring roadworthiness and standards regarding hygiene are always met. Drivers are expected to embrace opportunities to continue their personal development and to enhance their driving skills. You may be asked to contribute to different areas of the business that align with your professional skills and experience.

HGV Driver Key Duties
• Comply with all applicable driving, road traffic and vehicle regulations whilst driving for the company
• Drive with utmost professionalism, courtesy and safety at all times. Avoiding damage to company vehicles and property
• Maintain record and abide by all compliance regulations, including but not limited to Working Time Directive. Notify the Transport Office team of any driving infringements or endorsements issued against you whilst employed by the company
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report any defects or issues to a member of the Transport Office team without delay
• Ensure the vehicle is always maintained to a high level a hygiene
• Ensure the vehicle has been loaded safely and handle all products appropriately
• Participate in multi-drop deliveries within the dedicated route requirements

Compliance:
• Report any food safety, quality or legality issues to the Transport Supervisors
• Report any vehicle incidents or accidents to the Transport Office team
• Adhere to all H&S guidelines
• Adhere to all Food Safety guidelines

Customer Service:
• Always present yourself professionally and wear the appropriate company-issued uniform in a clean and damage-free condition
• Always act in a professional, courteous manner when dealing with customers and handle any queries efficiently
• Maintain all records in accordance with the company’s current operating procedures and operating instructions
• Manage cash and cheques accurately and safely in accordance with current company procedures account for all cash received from customers and to be personally responsible for any discrepancies between collected cash and deposited cash.

Key Skills
• LGV Category ‘C’ driving licence entitlement and experience
• Driver CPC & Digi Tacho cards
• Confidence to operate vehicles and perform delivery duties (The duties involve physical activities that are of moderate to high intensity)
• Trustworthy
• Numerate
• Good written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: dealing with customers, handling conflict
• Good decision-making
• Effective communicator: keeps people informed of decisions and outcomes

You will be working any 5 from 6 days, based on 40 hours per week, however often exceeded through busy periods. Overtime is available which will be paid at basic hourly rate. Peak periods usually around events, such as Valentines, Mother’s Day, Summer time and the lead up to Christmas, usually plenty of opportunity for overtime.

Other benefits include 29 days holidays (inclusive of Bank holidays which is 232 hours annual. If start mid-year this would be pro-rata’d), Company store login to purchase our products at discounted prices, Pension Scheme, Cycle to work scheme, to name a few.

With the basic hourly rate, you will earn £33,425, but with overtime you can be earning in excess of £41k per year.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [e-mail] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

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Genuine honest conversation, with communication throughout the whole process from initial contact, introduction and right through to placement.

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Jean Claude has been amazing in every step of the way, I'm currently two weeks into my new job a job that I never thought it was achievable..
Jean Claude give me the confidence I needed to do it very highly recommend

I have and many of my contacts have done business with JC and Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd, every company HR's should use his business module it is excellent.

J Walker

A very big thank you to Jean-Claude and Ex Mil recruitment, posted a Job advertisement on linked in and within days of submitting my CV to him an interview was secured. Post interview follow up was fantastic not only feedback given but also an offer of employment followed it, absolutely understands military background and how and where best to place Ex service personell in our transition into civilian street.

Corey

Having had a woeful experience with a number recruitment consultants and companies phishing and farming data from job sites such as CV Library Indeed and Total Jobs who phone up have an initial conversation promise the world and then never hear from then again it was a delight to deal with both Dan and JC at Ex Mil Recruitment.

Genuine honest conversation, with communication throughout the whole process from initial contact, introduction and right through to placement.

I couldn't recommend the team enough genuinely would recommend the team at Ex Mil whether you're an employer seeking candidates or seeking a new opportunity.