HGV Class 2 Driver

Shoe Zone; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail footwear company in East Midlands seeks an HGV Class 2 Driver to ensure timely delivery of stock to stores. Key responsibilities include driving a company HGV, loading stock, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. Required qualifications include a Class 2 license and a current Driver CPC. This full-time role offers benefits like increasing holiday days, discounts on products, and opportunities for progression. Ideal for driven candidates looking to grow in the logistics sector.

Benefits

22-26 days holidays

Profit Share Scheme

25% Discount on all products

Birthday Holiday

Workplace pension with life cover

Access to Retail Trust support services

Qualifications

• Essential to have a Class 2 license.
• Must have an up-to-date Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Ability to efficiently monitor your driving hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company HGV and ensure it remains roadworthy.
• Move stock from the back of the lorry into the store.
• Follow correct driver hours and rules of the road.

Skills

Time Management

Monitor driving hours

Education

Class 2 license

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Job description

Overview

shoezone has an opportunity for an HGV Class 2 Driver to join our team based in Distribution Centre in Leicester. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis (42 hours worked over a 4 day week) and in return, you will receive thorough training and competitive salary with excellent benefits.

We are a town centre, retail park and digital footwear retailer, offering low price and high-quality footwear for the whole family, with free next day delivery on all orders, seven days a week. We operate from 270 stores and have approximately 2,200 employees across the UK.

Our store portfolio consists of 72 town centre stores, which stock the core shoezone product range and 155 hybrid town centre stores and 45 larger retail park stores which also stock additional brands such as Skechers, Hush Puppies and Kickers.

shoezone.com, which stocks online exclusive footwear, combined with our store network and marketplaces, ensures a full multi-channel offering for great customer service.

During an average year we sell 14.5 million pairs of shoes per annum at an average retail price of £13.

The HGV Class 2 Driver role

As a driver, you are the vital link between our Warehouse and the Stores, ensuring that the stores receive all their stock at the right time. This position entails work of a physical nature, as you will be required to move stock from the back of the lorry into the Stores. Drivers will report to the Transport Co-ordinator.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Drive a company HGV and ensure that it remains roadworthy
• Handball stock from the back of the lorry into the store and load any items that need to be returned to the Distribution Centre from the store
• Follow the correct driver hours and rules of the road
• May be required to do lone worker key drops, whereby delivery is out of store hours
• Overnight stays may be required dependant on the route allocated
• Ensure that the lorry is kept clean and tidy internally and externally on a weekly basis

What we’re looking for in our HGV Class 2 Driver

• A Class 2 license is essential
• Required to have an up-to-date Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• The ability to efficiently monitor your driving hours
• Time Management

Benefits you’ll receive as our HGV Class 2 Driver

• Holidays starting at 22 days which will increase to 26 days after 5 years service
• Profit Share Scheme
• 25% Discount on all our product range
• Birthday Holiday
• Opportunities for Progression and Development
• Workplace pension including life cover
• Access to services of the Retail Trust for emotional support, grants, legal and financial advice

Application Notes

Due to the number of applications we receive, if you haven’t heard from us 4 weeks after submitting your application please assume that you have been unsuccessful.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our HGV Class 2 Driver, please click ‘apply’ today. We would love to hear from you!