HGV Class 2 Driver / Porter

Johnsons 1871; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Class 2 Driver to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to travel across the UK and Europe while delivering exceptional service. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, ensuring the safe transport of valuable items. With nearly 150 years of experience, this company values integrity and teamwork, providing an environment where employees can thrive and grow. Join a community that values both tradition and innovation, and be part of a journey that inspires the future of logistics.

Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

Healthcare

Death in Service cover after 3 months

Qualifications

• Essential to have HGV Class 2 Driving Licence and knowledge of tachograph procedures.
• Team leading experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily vehicle checks and ensure all equipment is ready for operation.
• Lift and pack a variety of items including office furniture and fine art.
• Provide excellent customer care and comply with health and safety procedures.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Driving Licence

Team leading and/or supervisory experience

Knowledge of established legal tachograph procedures

CSCS Green Card

ADR - Packages

Job description

Winsford, United Kingdom | Posted on 29/04/2025

Johnsons 1871, our services are diverse and our delivery more so. With depots throughout the UK, we offer the opportunity to join a community that thrives on inspiring the future pioneers of our industry, while upholding our old-fashioned values. We invest in the best people, training, and processes, and continually adapt to meet the needs of our changing world.

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 in the logistics and removals sector?

Due to continued growth, we're seeking a Class 2 Driver who is hard-working and resilient, capable of delivering and loading/unloading a range of goods from furniture to high-value artwork. You will be part of a team delivering a premium service, ensuring the safe journey of our clients' valued items and your colleagues.

This is a fantastic opportunity to travel throughout the UK and Europe with excellent promotion prospects within Johnsons 1871.

At Johnsons 1871, we care about our team and aim to deliver the best possible experience for our customers. We work with integrity—if we say we’re going to do something, we’ll do it. We respect each other and our clients' ways of working, listening, adapting, and finding the best way forward.

We combine a forward-thinking approach with old-fashioned values to provide our employees and customers with an exceptional experience every time. Our heritage, coupled with high standards of service delivery, makes us unique. We are looking for a delivery manager who embodies our core values to join the Johnsons 1871 family.

Johnsons is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status.

We have a long-standing commitment to inclusivity, providing training and development in a positive learning environment.

Requirements

Enhanced Criminal Record Check

You will be required to undertake an "Enhanced Criminal Record Check" or "Baseline Security Check." If you believe there may be an issue with either of these requirements, please inform us at your application stage.

Skills, Qualifications, and Licences

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (essential)
• Team leading and/or supervisory experience (preferred)
• CSCS Green Card (preferred)
• Knowledge of established legal tachograph procedures (essential)
• ADR - Packages (preferred)

Daily Responsibilities

• Conduct daily vehicle checks of your allocated HGV Class 2/7.5t/3.5t vehicle
• Ensure the vehicle is equipped with all relevant specialist equipment required for the day’s operation
• Lift and pack a range of items including office furniture, soft furnishings, hardware, fine art, etc.
• Manage goods in or out of storage
• Lift and move loads exceeding 25kg
• Maintain high standards on-site
• Take responsibility for your health and safety and that of colleagues
• Provide excellent customer care and service
• Work as part of a team during larger specialist projects, including laboratory and executive office relocations
• Comply with all company and health and safety procedures

As a Class 2 Driver, you will start with a day rate of £130-£140, depending on experience. Incentives and a benefits package—including an Employee Discount Scheme, Healthcare, and Death in Service cover after 3 months—are also provided.