HGV Class 2 Driver

MacFarlane Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MacFarlane Group, the UK's largest packaging distributor, seeks an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver. You will manage local customer deliveries, ensuring safety and efficiency while enjoying a competitive salary and flexible benefits, including generous annual leave days and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Annual volunteering day

Employee assistance program

Employee discount scheme

Healthcare options

Long service awards

Charitable giving options

Financial support for eye tests

Candidate referral scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 2 license.
• Experience in multi-drop deliveries.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple customer orders within the local region.
• Operate HGV vehicle safely and professionally.
• Perform vehicle checks and report any defects.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Load Securing

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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)
• Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)
• Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)