Hgv Class 2 Driver

Macfarlane Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday (rising with service)

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Volunteering day

Employee assistance program

Health & dental cover options

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Macfarlane Group in Wakefield is recruiting an HGV Class 2 Driver to strengthen our logistics team. You will undertake multiple local deliveries, operate company vehicles safely, and ensure daily loading and securement of loads.

We offer a competitive basic salary up to £27,994 plus bonus and a flexible benefits package, including 27 days holiday (rising with service), pension, volunteering day, health cover options and extensive training and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Multiple customer deliveries in the local region (average of 1-15 drops daily)
• Drive Company HGV vehicles and operate Company equipment in a safe and professional manner in accordance with Company policies, procedures & legislation
• Load your vehicle daily on return and secure load for safety (using forklifts, reach/counterbalance)
• Provide a professional HGV driving service, to meet & exceed customer expectations
• Comply with the vehicle security and standing procedure at all times
• Carry out HGV vehicle and auxiliary equipment checks (reporting defects) prior to the operation of any vehicle
• Report any delivery issues or exceptions in a timely manner
• Responsible for the Health and Safety of themselves and others, adhering to safe working practices and the Health & Safety at Work Act, including accident, incident, and damage reporting

Skills

HGV Class 2

Local deliveries

Vehicle safety

Job description

HGV Class 2 Driver

Hours: 45 (across Monday-Friday only)

Location: Wakefield

Package: Basic salary up to £27,994 plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (Plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme)

Sector: Packaging distribution

The Company

We, the UK's largest packaging distributor have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our logistics team based in Wakefield. We are a committed equal opportunities employer that champions 'dignity in the workplace'. Our focus is to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service. As a leading distributor, logistics is at the very heart of what we do best. Welcoming dedicated new people into our business who have a passion for delivering excellence is key to our continued success.

HGV Class 2 Driver – Key Duties

• Multiple customer deliveries in the local region (average of 1-15 drops daily)
• Drive Company HGV vehicles and operate Company equipment in a safe and professional manner in accordance with Company policies, procedures & legislation
• Load your vehicle daily on return and secure load for safety (using forklifts, reach/counterbalance)
• Provide a professional HGV driving service, to meet & exceed customer expectations
• Comply with the vehicle security and standing procedure at all times
• Carry out HGV vehicle and auxiliary equipment checks (reporting defects) prior to the operation of any vehicle
• Report any delivery issues or exceptions in a timely manner
• Responsible for the Health and Safety of themselves and others, adhering to safe working practices and the Health & Safety at Work Act, including accident, incident, and damage reporting

Our Benefits

We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: -

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
• Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual (company paid) volunteering day
• Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
• Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
• Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
• Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
• Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
• Long service awards (5-40 years)
• Charitable giving options
• Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
• O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
• Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)
• O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
• Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)