HGV Class 2 Driver / Porter

Johnsons 1871 Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnsons 1871 Ltd is seeking an experienced Class 2 Driver to join their logistics team. This role entails driving and handling valuable goods, with opportunities for promotion and travel throughout the UK and Europe. We look for a hardworking candidate who values customer care and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with Domestic Removals.
• Ability to lift and move loads over 25kg.
• Experience in team leadership or supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily checks on HGV Class 2 vehicle.
• Lift, pack, and transport a variety of items.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Provide excellent customer care.

Skills

Team leading

Knowledge of tachograph procedures

Customer care

Education

HGV Class 2 Driving Licence

Job description

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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, that's hard-working and resilient as you'll be delivering and loading/unloading a range of goods from furniture to high valued artwork. You'll be part of a team delivering a premium service, loading and unloading, ensuring great care is put into the safe journey of our client's valued items and your colleagues.

This is a fantastic opportunity to travel throughout the UK and Europe with fantastic promotion opportunities within Johnsons1871.

Our businesses add a tremendous amount of value above and beyond simply moving things from A to B. With innovative and market-leading tools for asset tracking and management and a Sustainability First message, Johnsons Laboratory Logistics has big ambitions and already wins day after day against their competition.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work in and follow the guidelines of the Equal Opportunities Act 2010.

Our aim is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference 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)
  
• Knowledge of established legal tachograph procedures (essential)
  
• ADR - Packages (preferred)
  
• Domestic Removals Experience

Daily Responsibilities

• Vehicle daily checks of your allocated HGV Class 2/7.5t /3.5t vehicle.
  
• Ensuring the vehicle is equipped with all the relevant specialist equipment required for the days operation.
  
• Lifting and packing a range of Laboratory equipment, furniture, fine art and more.
  
• Taking goods in or out of storage.
  
• Lifting and moving loads in excess of 25kg.
  
• Ensuring the highest of standards are met when on site.
  
• Responsible for your health and safety or you and colleagues.
  
• Always deliver excellent customer care and service.
• Complying with all company and health and safety procedures.