HGV Driver

Encon Insulation; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Encon Insulation is seeking an experienced HGV Driver to deliver products safely and on time from our Northampton branch. You will handle deliveries, maintain vehicle safety, and support branch operations.

Responsibilities include planning routes, checking orders on delivery, completing paperwork, obtaining signatures, and ensuring compliance with FORS and MOT schedules. Forklift loading may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and confirm delivery instructions to ensure on-time, safe deliveries.
• Check deliveries at point of handover to verify orders are correct and complete.
• Complete delivery paperwork and record any errors, discrepancies or returns.
• Obtain customer signatures for deliveries and branch signatures for transfers.
• Report road restrictions or delivery issues that could affect the journey.
• Follow procedures to protect the vehicle, stock, cash and premises.
• Support branch with picking, packing, stock checks, loading and housekeeping.
• Drive safely and professionally in line with legal and company requirements.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks and report any issues promptly.
• Familiar with servicing and MOT inspection schedule.
• Supervisor loading to ensure safe loading, correct sequence and limits.
• Report accidents promptly per company procedures.
• Ensure vehicle documents (Licence Disc, FORS, VRU stickers) are displayed.
• Operate Moffett Mounty forklift to load/unload materials safely.

Job description

As an HGV Driver, you'll play an important role in ensuring our customers receive their products safely, efficiently and on time. You'll be responsible for delivering orders, maintaining high standards of vehicle safety and supporting the branch when required.

Key responsibilities

• Planning routes and confirming delivery instructions to ensure deliveries are completed safely and on time.
• Carrying out checks at the point of delivery to ensure orders are correct and complete.
• Completing all relevant delivery paperwork, including recording any errors, discrepancies or returns.
• Obtaining customer signatures for deliveries and branch signatures for internal transfers.
• Reporting any road or bridge restrictions, delivery issues or other problems that may affect the journey.
• Ensuring company procedures are followed to protect the vehicle, stock, cash and premises.
• Supporting the branch with picking, packing, stock checks, loading and general housekeeping when required.
• Driving safely and professionally at all times and in accordance with legal and company requirements.
• Completing daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any mechanical or safety issues promptly.
• Ensuring you are familiar with the vehicle servicing and MOT inspection schedule.
• Supervising the loading of your vehicle to ensure products are loaded safely, securely and within permitted weight limits, and in the correct delivery sequence.
• Reporting any accidents or incidents promptly in line with company procedures.
• Ensuring all required vehicle documentation, including the Operator's Licence Disc, FORS accreditation and Vulnerable Road User stickers, are correctly displayed.
• Operating a Moffett Mounty forklift to load and unload materials safely.