HGV Class 2 Driver

Menzies Distribution Solutions; Corby; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Corby is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of goods. Candidates must possess a valid driving license, have excellent driving skills, and be committed to health and safety regulations. This role requires a strong focus on compliance, teamwork, and customer service. Benefits include a pension scheme and employee assistance program.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be 25 years or older with at least 2 years driving experience.
• No more than 6 points on license and no DD/DR endorsements required.
• Experience with loading/unloading and delivering goods desired.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely while adhering to Highway Code guidelines.
• Complete pre-use checks on vehicles and report defects.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness according to company procedures.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

Good customer service and communication skills

Health and Safety conscious

Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Trustworthy and reliable

Education

Current, valid license appropriate to the required category

Driver Qualification Card

Tools

Digi-tacho card

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our team in Corby. You'll be undertaking delivery / collection of product on behalf of Menzies Distribution Solutions and its customers. Driving company vehicles to agreed standards and following all Health & Safety requirements. Ensuring all driving regulations & other compliance standards are maintained. To drive safely and efficiently whilst adhering to Highway Code guidelines and the Road Traffic Act.

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The Details:

• Location: Corby Max Park
• Salary: £38,811.75
• Shift Pattern: Monday Friday Days
• Start & Finish Times: approx. 06:00 start, end time is subject to change depending on work
• Length of Shift: approx. 10-12 hours depending on work
• Hours Per Week: 50 guaranteed with some overtime required
• Monthly Pay
• Parking Onsite

HGV Class 2 Driver Duties:

• General driving duties, observing current legal and best practice delivering and collection to/from our customer’s premises or other Menzies locations.
• Wearing correct company uniform & PPE (clean & in good repair).
• Maintaining a professional standard when representing Menzies whilst delivering, driving or collecting products.
• Carry out pre-use checks prior to using any equipment / vehicle / trailer, complying with appropriate documentation &procedures.
• Reporting of any vehicle defects / damage or H&S issues to Menzies management.
• Ensuring that vehicle loads are safe and damage free, secured with the appropriate restraints as per company procedures / Safe Systems of Work.
• Check/ complete /retain and hand over all load documentation/POD’s and delivery paperwork.
• Ensure that the returned goods process is followed at all times.
• Provide relevant feedback to management on information gathered whilst completing your duties.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness using all equipment safely as specified in operating procedures and Safe Systems of Work.
• Comply with all EU drivers’ hours/tachograph / WTD regulations. (including GB Domestic where appropriate).
• Adhere to all H&S rules. Comply with other sites rules and maintain high standards of compliance, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Operate in accordance with Menzies’s policies and procedures.
• Nights out may be required in line with operational requirements.
• Comply with any other reasonable requests from Management.

Key Experience and Qualifications:

• Candidate must be 25 years of age or over with at least 2 years relevant driving experience (preferred)
• Candidate must have no more than 6 points (current) on their license and no endorsements for DD / DR offence codes.
• Must have a current, valid license appropriate to the category required. (C1 for 7.5t MAM, C for rigid vehicles up to 32 MAM and C+E for articulated vehicles) (MAM maximum authorized Mass)
• Candidates with a non-GB driving license and who live in GB must provide evidence of a GB Certificate of registration, which can be obtained free from the DVLA on submission of Form D9.
• Must be capable of passing a company driving assessment.
• Must have experience of loading / unloading and delivering goods to customer premises. Experience of multi-drop deliveries desirable.
• A reasonable geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Good understanding of Drivers Hours & WTD regulations.
• A current Driver Qualification Card and preferably have accrued sufficient hours towards the next qualification period.
• Must have a current /working digi-tacho card.
• Must be able to pass a company medical.
• Technical Skills and Behaviours
• Excellent driving skills.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Health and Safety conscious. Demonstrate Menzies company values.
• Ability to complete record sheets and paperwork accurately.
• Reasonable level of fitness to work with loads.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Demonstrate a reasonable standard of numeracy & literacy.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.