HGV Driver Class 2

UNITED WHOLESALE GROCERS LTD; North East; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

United Wholesale Grocers Limited is seeking a delivery driver for multidrop routes in the North East of England. You will manage loading of your lorry, ensure compliance with tachograph rules, and handle customer payments on delivery while maintaining high service levels.

The role requires CPC qualification and a clean license with no more than 6 points, a strong work ethic, reliability and the ability to work independently or with the team. On-time performance and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Solid understanding of tachograph rules and regulations.
• Experience with tail lifts.
• CPC qualification required; driving license must have no more than 6 points.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality and reliability; able to work independently or in a team.
• Good attention to detail and ability to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Multidrop delivery of customer orders in cages and on pallets.
• Load lorry according to daily route while following CPC regulations.
• Deal with customer queries and payments on delivery.
• Own and maintain cleanliness and organization of the zone and lorry.
• Assist other departments as required.

Skills

Customer service

Tachograph rules

Tail lifts

Punctuality

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

CPC qualification

Driving license (≤6 points)

Job description

Salary: £13.90 per hour basic plus £1.50 an hour bonus

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Who We Are

United Wholesale Grocers Limited have 3 have branches, 2 in Glasgow and 1 at Gateshead in the North East of England. We are primarily a Cash & Carry Wholesale business with a wide product portfolio consisting of Beers, Wines, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Confectionary, Crisps and Snacks, Household and Grocery.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities

• Multidrop delivery of customers’ orders in cages and on pallets in an organised and timely fashion
• Loading your lorry according to your daily route while following all CPC regulations
• Dealing with Customer queries and payments upon delivery
• Taking responsibility for the zone and lorry that you work in; this includes ensuring good housekeeping standards are maintained
• Supporting other departments as required

Qualities We Look For

• You must have a good understanding of tachograph rules and regulations.
• Confident using tail lifts
• You will be able to demonstrate excellent customer service
• Candidates must be CPC qualified and must not have more than 6 points on their license to be considered for the role.
• Excellent work ethic is required, as well as punctuality and reliability
• Initiative and the capability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and careful precision to meet target