HGV Class 2 Driver

TieTalent; Witham; On-site; GBP 32,760 - 40,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Continuous training, including driver CPC

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A logistics provider is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver for full-time work in Witham, Essex. Responsibilities include ensuring safe transportation of customer freight around Essex and London, supervising vehicle loading, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. Ideal candidates will hold a Class 2 Licence, be reliable, and possess a flexible approach. The role offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits including annual leave and training support.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (C) Licence/Valid Driver CPC/Tacho card required.
• Experience of HGV Class 2 driving essential.
• Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Delivery and collection of customer freight as assigned.
• Supervise the loading of vehicle to minimize damage.
• Plan route in a cost-effective manner.

Skills

Class 2 (C) Licence

Experience of HGV Class 2 driving

Effective communicator

Flexible approach to hours of work

Driving in and around London/M25

Job description

Job Title: HGV Class 2 Driver

Location: Witham, Essex

Salary: £36,400 per annum

Hours: Full Time / 50 hours per week (Day shift)

Simarco is an award-winning international logistics provider, specialising in delivering bespoke freight solutions across the UK, Europe, and worldwide. We are seeking a dependable and experienced HGV Class 2 Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be confident in operating palletised vehicles and skilled in managing multi-drop collections and deliveries of customer freight in and around the Essex/London area.

Here at Simarco, we believe that people are the heart of our business. It is their professionalism, dedication and experience that continues to be at the core of our success!

The Simarco Culture and Values: Communication, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity.

We can offer you:

• We offer a highly competitive salary of £36,400 per annum
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Uniform and Company paid PPE
• Continuous training, including driver CPC
• Cover the cost of driver medicals
• Discount platform
• Full training and support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Forum
• Regular engagement initiative including treat days
• Learning Management System for continuous learning
• Mental health forum in place to support wellbeing
• Simarco Stars recognition & rewards

Key Skills and Qualifications to succeed in this role:

• Class 2 (C) Licence/Valid Driver CPC/Tacho card
• Experience of HGV Class 2 driving essential
• Experience driving in and around London/M25
• Vehicle weights and legal limits
• Drivers Hours and Working Time Directive Regulations/Road Traffic Laws
• Construction and Use Regulations
• Effective communicator and ability to work unsupervised and under pressure
• Flexible approach to hours of work and consistently reliable and dependable

Key duties & Responsibilities:

• Delivery and collection of customers freight as assigned by the Transport Office to and from various locations and regions
• Multi-drop delivery and collections
• Supervise the loading of your vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage
• Ensure the correct goods and quantity of goods are loaded and unloaded
• Plan your day and route in the most cost and operationally effective manner
• Present, process and return customers Delivery Notes
• Secure and return Proof of Delivery advice notes (POD) electronic and/or manual
• Inform the Transport Office of any delays to or whilst at work
• Maintain your vehicle (inside and out) in a clean and very tidy condition
• Refuel your vehicle daily in accordance with Company Procedure

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