HGV Class 2 Driver

SK Leonard Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Class 2 Driver to deliver a variety of products across the UK. The role requires excellent communication skills and adherence to safety regulations. Benefits include 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year, plus Bank holidays

Company Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years driving/delivery experience as a Class 2 Driver.
• Valid Class 2 licence with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting a wide variety of items safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining communication with management and the transport team.

Skills

Communication

Deadline Management

Job description

Job description:

To deliver a wide variety of products and goods safely and professionally to designated locations within the United Kingdom. The driver will ensure correct handling and delivery of all goods using equipment provided.The driver will exhibit high levels of customer service and care at all times.

Duties:

-Delivering and collecting a wide variety of items from different locations safely and efficiently

-Accurately following pre-planned driving routes and time schedules to ensure timely deliveries

-Driving to a safe and high standard, adhering to all laws and rules of driving to ensure a safe and healthy working atmosphere

-Uses excellent communication skills to interact with customers, face-to-face and over the phone, to update them of delivery timings if there have been unforeseen changes etc.

-Maintains communication with management and the transport team to inform them of any changes to route or schedule, or barriers to making safe and timely deliveries

-Keeps precise records of deliveries/customer authorisation and makes sure that all documentation is completed and submitted to management in a timely manner

-Properly maintaining company vehicle, and ensures that it is clean and safe to drive

-Using and maintaining delivery equipment e.g. handheld scanner

-Safely unloading goods using correct manual handling procedures (sack barrow provided)

-Collecting and keeping secure outstanding monies as advised verbally or noted on the invoice

Skills and qualifications:

-Valid Class 2 licence with a good driving record

-Minimum 2 years driving/delivery experience as a Class 2 Driver

-Good communication skills

-Able to meet deadlines

Benefits:

-25 days holiday per year, plus Bank holidays

-Company Pension scheme