HGV Class 2 Driver - Venus, Leeds

Tesco; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Ltd is seeking a HGV Class 2 Driver to safely deliver goods, plan routes with transport managers, and handle warehouse tasks in a Leeds-based distribution operation.

You will load/unload, complete paperwork, and ensure documentation is signed upon delivery, while maintaining high standards of customer service and safety.

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence at C level is required.
• Driver CPC qualification is required.
• Valid digital tachograph card is required.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries is essential.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and stay fit for the job.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with transport managers to plan delivery schedules and routes.
• Ensure loads are securely fastened for safety in transit.
• Monitor traffic reports and adjust routes to avoid delays.
• Complete delivery paperwork and logbooks as required.
• Load and unload company vehicles with care and precision.
• Demonstrate good geographic knowledge of the local area.
• Handle multi-drop deliveries to customers and sites.
• Support warehouse tasks, including stock picking when needed.
• Deliver goods to customer premises and obtain signed documentation.
• Manage returns as part of the delivery process.

Skills

Multi-drop deliveries

Route planning

Load securing

Documentation

Warehouse operations

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Clean driving licence (C)

Driver CPC qualification

Digital tachograph card

FLT certificate (Desirable)

Job description

Within our Venus business, the HGV Class 2 Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of goods, ensuring excellent customer service and accurate record-keeping. Key duties include planning delivery schedules and routes with transport managers, securing loads, and adapting routes based on traffic conditions. The role involves completing delivery paperwork, loading and unloading vehicles, and handling multi-drop deliveries to customers and sites. Drivers are also expected to pick stock from the warehouse and perform other warehouse tasks as needed. Delivering goods to customer premises, verifying documentation, and collecting returns are also essential aspects of the role.

• Collaborate with transport managers to plan delivery schedules and routes.
• Ensure all loads are securely fastened to maintain safety during transit.
• Monitor traffic reports and adjust routes as necessary to avoid delays.
• Completing delivery paperwork and logbooks or any other required documentation.
• Handle the loading and unloading of company vehicles with care and precision.
• Good geographic knowledge of the local delivery area.
• Experience of multi drop deliveries to customers, including general public locations and job sites.
• Experience of working in a similar delivery or logistics environment.
• Pick stock from the warehouse when required and assist with general warehouse operations.
• Deliver goods into customers premises, checking delivery accuracy and ensuring documentation is signed.
• Collect and manage any returned items as part of the delivery process.

• Clean driving licence at C level
• Driver CPC qualification
• Valid digital tachograph card
• Must have multiple drop experience
• Must be fully fit as the work involves heavy lifting
• Ability to work alone and concentrate for long periods
• A polite manner with customers, when picking up or dropping off loads
• A good understanding of safety, on the road and when loading and unloading
• The ability to complete record sheets and paperwork accurately
• A reasonable level of fitness to work with loads
• To be trustworthy and reliable

Desirable

• FLT certificate

Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Ltd is a well-established and respected UK-based distributor of premium wines and spirits, owned by Booker since June 2024. With over 20 years of experience, we are committed to supplying the highest quality products to our customers and delivering exceptional customer. We have our headquarters in Tottenham N17, a distribution depot in Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and Gerry's in Soho London - one of the country's most famous spirits shops.