HGV Class 2 Driver / Porter

Johnsons 1871; Winsford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company with nearly 150 years of experience as a Class 2 Driver. You will deliver a variety of goods across the UK and Europe, ensuring safe transport of clients' valued items. This role offers excellent promotion prospects and the chance to be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

Healthcare

Death in Service cover after 3 months

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence required.
• Team leading experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily vehicle checks on allocated HGV.
• Lift and pack various items including office furniture and fine art.
• Deliver excellent customer care and service.

Skills

Team leading

Knowledge of legal tachograph procedures

Education

HGV Class 2 Driving Licence

Tools

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 future pioneers of our industry, while upholding our traditional values. Our aim is to invest in the best people, training, and processes, continually adapting to meet the needs of our evolving world.

Job Description

Are you an experienced Porter/Driver with a Full Class 2 Driving License seeking a new role in a company with nearly 150 years of experience in logistics and removals?

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Class 2 Driver who is hardworking and resilient, as you'll be delivering and loading/unloading a variety of goods, from furniture to high-value artwork. You'll be part of a team providing a premium service, ensuring the safe journey of our clients' valued items and supporting your colleagues.

This is a fantastic opportunity to travel across 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 customer experience. We work with integrity—if we commit to something, we follow through. We respect each other and our clients' ways of working, listening, adapting, and finding the best solutions together.

Our approach combines forward-thinking with old-fashioned values, providing our employees and customers with exceptional experiences every time. Our heritage and high standards of service delivery make us unique, and we are seeking 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, 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 during your application.

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

• Perform daily vehicle checks on your allocated HGV Class 2/7.5t/3.5t vehicle
• Ensure the vehicle is equipped with all necessary specialist equipment for the day's operations
• Lift and pack various items, including office furniture, soft furnishings, hardware, and fine art
• Manage goods in and 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
• Deliver excellent customer care and service
• Work as part of a team during larger projects, such as 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 benefits include an Employee Discount Scheme, Healthcare, and Death in Service cover after 3 months.