HGV Class 2 Driver

Gi Group; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced HIAB - HGV Class 2 Driver based in Ampthill. You will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery and collection of products while maintaining safety protocols. Ideal candidates should possess a HGV Class 2 Driving License, HIAB qualification, and at least 2 years of commercial driving experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £38,703.60 for a standard week, along with various benefits including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

High Street Discount Vouchers

Discounted Gym Membership

Health & Wellbeing Discount Vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Milestone Birthdays Additional leave

Work Anniversary Bonuses

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence.
• HIAB qualification is essential for the role.
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience is required.
• Good geographical knowledge of local areas is necessary.
• Customer-focused experience is key for success in this role.
• Good physical health is required due to physical demands of the job.
• Flexibility to work reasonable overtime is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect products on time and to the right locations.
• Inspect units and equipment, reporting any damages.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately.
• Drive safely, adhering to transport regulations.
• Operate lifting equipment safely and according to directives.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Driving Licence

HIAB qualification

2 years commercial driving experience

Geographical knowledge

Customer focus

Good physical health

Flexibility for overtime

Job description

HIAB - HGV Class 2 Driver

Salary: £38,703.60, standard 45 hr week. £45,154.20 average 50 hr per week.

Location: Ampthill, Bedford.

Days: Monday to Friday 06:00 – 15:30 hrs or 08:30 – 18:00 hrs.

The Vacancy

As an LGV Class 2 Driver you are responsible for the delivery and collection of our products.

What's in it for you!

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme

Colleague Benefits!

• Employee Assistance Program
• High Street Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Health & Wellbeing Discount Vouchers
• Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits
• Milestone Birthdays Additional leave
• Work Anniversary Bonuses
• Refer a Friend Scheme

About You!

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence is essential.
• HIAB qualification is essential.
• You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience.
• A good geographical knowledge of the local and surrounding areas.
• Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully.
• Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times.
• Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice.

About the Role!

• Delivering/collecting the company's units and equipment to its customers, at the right location, at the time required, having planned such delivery to achieve optimum fuel consumption and most efficient use of driver time.
• Inspecting all units and equipment on collection to ensure it is in good order, recording all visible damage, excessive dirtiness, missing items etc.
• Ensuring all necessary company paperwork is completed in the correct manner to avoid disputes at a later date i.e. signatures obtained for time of delivery / collection, damage sustained or missing plant.
• Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, including operating within the necessary transport regulations with regard to driving hours, operating tacograph according to Ministry of Transport requirements.
• Operating all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with all Company Safety Directives and method statements. Loading and unloading plant and equipment in accordance with safe practice, the Company's Safety Directives and Method Statements. Ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.
• Carrying out daily checks of vehicle and any lifting / holding equipment (including straps and chains), recording any defects and reporting them to the Foreman / Depot Manager / Fleet Manager.

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Support

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