HGV Class 2 Driver

KINAXIA; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers for their Gateshead depot. The role involves local deliveries and collections within the NE area, requiring a valid Class 2 licence and a minimum of two years’ experience. Additional benefits include life assurance, pension, and opportunities for training.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension

Training and development (CPC training)

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty Awards

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience driving HGV Class 2.
• Valid Driver Qualification Card and Digital Tachograph Card required.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
• Follow company procedures and the Highway Code during deliveries.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Geographical knowledge

Education

Driver Qualification Card (DQC)/Driver CPC

Full LGV C (Class 2) licence

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Fresh Freight Group are recruiting HGV Class 2 Drivers to join their team with a minimum of two years’ experience at our Gateshead depot. Supporting our pallet network division on local deliveries and collections in the NE area, experience is essential.

• Additional benefits:
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Exceptional fleet
• Opportunity for training and development (CPC training)
• Full Uniform and PPE
• Onsite Parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)
• Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About the Job:

• Ensure you complete daily vehicle checks to make sure your vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use.
• Ensure you arrive at your job on time, informing the traffic office of any issues.
• Follow all company procedures, customer procedures and the Highway Code
• Maintain all health and safety standards.
• Complete all deliveries and collections as manifested.
• Comply with all EU tachograph and WTD regulations.
• Ensure your vehicle is kept clean and tidy.
• Pallet truck / Tail lift deliveries required.

Your knowledge and experience:

• To hold a full LGV C (Class 2) licence for minimum of two years
• To have a valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC)/Driver CPC
• To own a valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Good communication skills & geographical knowledge