HGV Driver Class 2

Instarmac Group plc.; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Up to 29 days leave

Private medical cover

Life cover & income protection

Holiday homes discounts

Charity events

Employee assistance program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Instarmac Group plc. is seeking a dedicated HGV Class 2 driver to safely deliver and collect goods across the UK. You will uphold excellent customer service and represent the company professionally, complying with tachograph laws and transport regulations.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, maintain accurate paperwork and work with the Transport team to ensure timely deliveries. A valid Class 2 license, CPC, Digi Card and DBS are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills essential.
• UK driving license held for minimum 2 years with <=6 penalty points.
• Class 2 License required for HGV driving.
• CPC Card and Digi Card verification required.
• DBS check may be required for role.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, unload and deliver goods to customer sites across the UK.
• Check goods before dispatch for damage or shortages and complete paperwork accurately.
• Comply with tachograph laws, driving times and breaks.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report defects to Transport Manager.
• Liaise with customers, Sales Coordinators and transport colleagues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safe driving

Time management

Education

CPC Card

Digi Card

DBS

Job description

Welcome to a different kind of role in a different kind of Company... With year-on-year growth, we are a leader in our industry, we are a forward thinking, innovative Company with a 'state of the art' automated manufacturing facility providing products and services to a world class standard. What we will trust you to do... To successfully and safely deliver and collect goods to and from customers and suppliers across the UK. Always providing excellent customer service and representing the Company in the best possible way.

Duties

• Always ensure the safe loading and security of the vehicle.
• Check goods prior to dispatch, ensuring no damage or shortages.
• Observe all tachograph laws relating to driving, including the correct use of tachographs and driving times/breaks.
• Abide by all legislation surrounding transport driving.
• Be an ambassador and represent the Company in a professional manner, and drive in a safe and courteous manner, considering other road users.
• Performing daily checks on the vehicle. Responsible for reporting any defects / findings to the Transport Manager immediately.
• Always maintaining a clean and tidy vehicle.
• Be prepared to use MHE to deliver to customers' premises and on occasion to hand-ball goods. This may involve some heavy lifting.
• Professional, clean and tidy completion of paperwork as requested by the company, correct capturing of electronic PODs (E:Pods)
• Provide exceptional high levels of professionalism, politeness and courteousness to ensure a first-class delivery service.
• We always promote clear and effective communication, so you will be expected to liaise with Customers, Sales Coordinators, Transport colleagues and local management.
• Assist in our recycling opportunities looking to get as many quality empty pallets back to Instarmac as possible.
• Undertake duties in accordance with all relevant management systems and controls.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Clear communication both written and verbal
• UK Driving license - Held for a minimum of 2 years with no more than 6 live penalty points
• Class 2 License
• CPC Card (must be UK cards for verification)
• Digi Card (must be UK cards for verification)
• Previous HGV driving experience
• DBS
• Positive attitude

Benefits you'll receive:

Performance Profit Related Bonus (PPRP) - a discretionary bonus of around 8% of salary paid annually.

Up to 29 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Life Cover & Income Protection

Free use of our holiday homes in Tenerife, Padstow and St Ives with subsidised petrol / flight costs.

Charity events, match funding and volunteering opportunities

An extensive EAP suite to support health and financial wellbeing

Retail discounts and savings