HGV Class 2 Driver / Porter

Johnsons 1871 Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Cambridge is seeking a Class 2 Driver to deliver a range of goods. The role includes loading/unloading, ensuring the safe journey of high-value items, and maintaining health and safety standards. Candidates must have a Class 2 Driving License, Tacho Driver Card, and CPC. This opportunity offers excellent promotion prospects and comprehensive employee benefits such as a pension scheme and life insurance.

Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

Pension Scheme

NHS Medical Cash back Scheme

Life Insurance Policy

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (essential)
• Team leading and/or supervisory experience (preferred)
• Digital Tacho Driver Card (essential)
• Drivers Qualification Card (CPC) (essential)
• Knowledge of established legal tachograph procedures (essential)
• ADR - Packages (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle daily checks on your allocated HGV Class 2/7.5t/3.5t vehicle
• Ensure the vehicle is equipped with all relevant specialist equipment for the day's operations
• Lift and pack a range of laboratory equipment, furniture, fine art, and more
• Take goods in or out of storage
• Lift and move loads in excess of 25kg
• Maintain high standards on site
• Take responsibility for your health and safety and that of colleagues
• Deliver excellent customer care and service
• Comply with all company and health and safety procedures

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Porter/Driver with a Full Class 2 Driving License looking for a new role in a company with nearly 150 years of experience within the logistics and removals sector? Due to continued growth, we're looking for a Class 2 Driver who is hard-working and resilient, as you'll be delivering and loading/unloading a range of goods from furniture to high-value artwork. You'll be part of a team delivering a premium service, ensuring the safe journey of our clients' valued items and the safety of your colleagues.

This is a fantastic opportunity to travel throughout the UK and Europe with excellent promotion opportunities within Johnsons1871. Our business adds value beyond simply moving items from A to B, utilizing innovative tools for asset tracking and management, and promoting a Sustainability First message. Johnsons Laboratory Logistics has big ambitions and consistently outperforms competitors.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, following the guidelines of the Equal Opportunities Act 2010. We welcome everyone, create inclusive teams, celebrate differences, and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.

Requirements, Skills, Qualifications, and Licences

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (essential)
• Team leading and/or supervisory experience (preferred)
• Digital Tacho Driver Card (essential)
• Drivers Qualification Card (CPC) (essential)
• Knowledge of established legal tachograph procedures (essential)
• ADR - Packages (preferred)

Daily Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle daily checks on your allocated HGV Class 2/7.5t/3.5t vehicle
• Ensure the vehicle is equipped with all relevant specialist equipment for the day's operations
• Lift and pack a range of laboratory equipment, furniture, fine art, and more
• Take goods in or out of storage
• Lift and move loads in excess of 25kg
• Maintain high standards on site
• Take responsibility for your health and safety and that of colleagues
• Deliver excellent customer care and service
• Comply with all company and health and safety procedures

Benefits

• Employee Discount Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• NHS Medical Cash back Scheme
• Life Insurance Policy

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced Criminal Record Check or Baseline Security Check (applicants should inform us if there are issues with these requirements)