HGV Class 2/Van Driver

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Job summary

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 driver in Wolverhampton to join a small in-house driving team. You will deliver products to external customers and branch locations, performing daily vehicle checks and ensuring loads are secured and compliant with transport regulations.

The role requires a valid HGV Class 2 licence, knowledge of tachograph rules, and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Cat C) driving licence.
• Experience in delivering to external customers and branches preferred.
• Good knowledge of driver hours regulations and tachograph rules.
• Strong customer service and reliable, conscientious approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV Class 2 vehicles to deliver products safely to customers and branch locations.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and ensure roadworthiness before journeys.
• Maintain compliance with tachograph regulations and transport legislation.
• Load/unload goods and secure loads to prevent damage in transit.
• Provide excellent customer service and professional conduct at all times.
• Report any vehicle defects, incidents or compliance concerns promptly.

Skills

Driving

HGV Class 2 Licence

Customer service

Health & safety

Team player

Job description

Contact information

• Contact Phone [phone]

Description

Key Personal Attributes

• Reliable and conscientious.
• Good communicator with a professional customer-focused approach.
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual handling duties.
• Energetic and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude towards supporting business objectives.
• Flexible approach to duties and working hours.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Team player who is willing to support colleagues when required.
• Holds a valid UK driving licence with entitlement to drive Van and HGV Class 2 vehicles.
• Digital Tachograph Card holder.
• Prepared to work additional hours when necessary to meet operational requirements.

Reports To

Outline Duties

• Operate company Van and HGV Class 2 vehicles to deliver products safely and efficiently to external customers and branch locations.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of assigned vehicles and ensure compliance with all road transport legislation.
• Maintain full compliance with Driver CPC requirements, tachograph regulations, working time directives, and all relevant transport legislation.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and ensure vehicles are roadworthy before commencing any journey.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, damage, or compliance concerns immediately to the Transport & Logistics Supervisor/Manager.
• Assist with the loading of vehicles and ensure all items loaded correspond with delivery documentation.
• Ensure loads are secured correctly and safely before leaving site.
• Deliver goods safely and professionally, minimizing the risk of damage during transit.
• Assist with unloading deliveries at customer sites and branch locations. Manual handling and handball loading/unloading will be required.
• Verify delivery quantities against delivery notes and resolve discrepancies where possible.
• Obtain accurate proof of delivery, including customer signature, printed name, date, and any additional information required.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner when representing the company at customer locations.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and returned promptly.
• Keep vehicles clean, presentable, and compliant with company standards.
• Undertake warehouse, yard, stock movement, or other reasonable duties as required when driving duties are unavailable.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and transport regulations.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

General

We operate a small in-house driving team, and it is essential that all team members support one another during busy periods and periods of absence.

A flexible approach is therefore required, including:

• Providing cover for other drivers where operationally necessary.
• Operating both Van and HGV Class 2 vehicles depending on business requirements and licence entitlements.
• Supporting warehouse, yard, and logistics activities when required.
• Working overtime when necessary to ensure customer service levels are maintained.

Holiday requests must be coordinated carefully across the driving team to ensure adequate operational cover. Normally, only one member of the team may be on annual leave at any one time, except during company shutdown periods or exceptional circumstances.

Health & Safety

Employees must take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Employees are required to:

• Comply with all health and safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Use vehicles, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and safely.
• Carry out vehicle and equipment inspections as required.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Co-operate fully with management to ensure compliance with all statutory health, safety, and transport obligations.
• Follow all manual handling, driver safety, and site-specific requirements when making deliveries or collections.

This role carries responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of road safety, legal compliance, and professional customer service while representing the company.

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Working Hours

• Full-time position: 42.5 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.
• Early starts are required to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements.
• Saturday working may be required and will be paid at time and a half.
• Sunday working may be required and will be paid at double time.
• No overnight stays or overnight tramping required.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when necessary to meet operational demands.
• Minimum2 years' experience driving HGV Class 2 vehicles.
• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good knowledge of driver hours regulations and transport compliance requirements.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Ability to undertake manual handling, loading, and unloading duties.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Please note: Whilst a valid Class 2 driving licence is an essential requirement of this role, the successful candidate will also be required to drive company Luton vans and other company vehicles as required by operational needs.

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.