HGV Class 2 Driver

Scott Timber Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber company in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced HGV Driver (Class 2) to join their team. The role involves transporting wooden products, ensuring compliance with regulations and high service standards. Ideal candidates will hold a Class 2 Licence and have experience with flatbed trailers. The company offers perks including a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Hub

Refer a friend scheme

Free fruit provided on site

Qualifications

• Current Class 2 Licence and Drivers CPC required.
• Experience with securing a flatbed trailer with straps and ratchets is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Transport wooden products to customer sites maintaining high standards.
• Complete Daily Vehicle Checks ensuring vehicle safety.
• Report any concerns about loading or vehicle condition.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

Drivers CPC

Time keeping

Health and Safety awareness

Job description

Job Advert

Job Title: HGV Driver – Class 2

Salary: £13.61 per hour

Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week



Your role:



A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Class 2 HGV Driver to join our Manufacturing team at our Wolverhampton site.



This role involves the transportation of wooden products on a flat bed trailer to customer sites, delivering orders first time, on
time and ensuring high standards of customer service and legal compliance is always maintained. You will be working as part of a
dynamic team and support team activities in a fast-paced environment.



You will be responsible for completing a Daily Vehicle Check to ensure the vehicle is road worthy and in line with the ‘Daily
Vehicle Check’ procedure and report any defects immediately to you Manager.



All delivery notes and the drivers manifest are to be checked and you will ensure the vehicle is not overloaded by weight or
capacity and that any concerns are reported directly to the office team. You must drive in a responsible manner, always complying
with all current UK Road Transport regulations.



As a team member, you may be asked to assist in the induction process and training of any new drivers, ensuring that a safe system
of work is always maintained by always adhering to our Health and Safety Procedures and Policies. This includes wearing your
Personal Protective Equipment when stipulated.



As a HGV Driver, you will hold a minimum of a current Class 2 Licence and Drivers CPC, work effectively with others, have
excellent time keeping and attendance record and demonstrate a high level of Health and Safety awareness. A can-do attitude and
excellent attention to detail are key to success. Experience of securing a flatbed trailer with straps and rachets is essential
to the role.



Who we are:



BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from
tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.



We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through
Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets
a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the
country.



BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the
business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.



With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands
of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.





What you will receive in return:



* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Employee Discount Hub
* Refer a friend scheme
* Free fruit provided on site



Think you have what it takes? If so, we want to hear from you.