LGV Driver

Mixed Freight Services; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation logistics company seeks LGV Drivers to ensure the safe transport of cargo at London Heathrow. Responsibilities include liaising with customers and completing vehicle checks. Applicants should possess a valid LGV license and strong communication skills. Immediate starts available, with options for temporary or permanent positions.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

NEST pension scheme with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Must have a full understanding of EU Driver’s hours and the Working Time Directive.
• Physically fit due to job requirements.
• Ability to follow satellite navigation.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safe delivery of goods.
• Developing productive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Health, Safety and security at work.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Organisation

Multi-tasking

Education

Valid LGV license

Valid Driver Qualification Card

Valid Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

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We are now recruiting for various roles of LGV licensed individuals of all categories. As a LGV Driver, you will be
responsible for vehicle-related duties such as checking your vehicle and load, meeting collection and delivery targets and
updating the operational team with your progress.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be a front of house worker liaising with customers as well as your co-workers, our
operational and management teams and other members of staff to ensure we deliver an impeccable service. You will need
to have good communication skills and be an excellent team player.

Applicants who have recently acquired their licence, are under 25 and/or have a lack of driving experience will also be
considered. Immediate starts are available.

Successful applicants will be working within a 24 hour, 7 day a week Aviation Logistics company and its subsidiary
Commercial Vehicle Rental company servicing London Heathrow. Mixed Freight Services Ltd, a Civil Aviation Authority
Regulated Licensed logistics company, engages in the transportation, handling, screening of Import, Export and General
Cargo within the United Kingdom. We are seeking individuals to support our transport operation.

Hours of work:

• Full time position Monday to Friday (nights/days)
• 4 on 4 off shift (nights/days)
• Temporary work also available

Job types:

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Permanent

Salary varies pending your type of licence

Holidays:

20 days per year + Bank holidays (pro rata for shift workers)

Pension:

Yes, NEST employer 3% employee 5%

Duties will include:

• Ensuring safe delivery of goods.
• General paperwork tasks.
• Developing productive relationships between departments, colleagues and customer relations.
• Health, Safety and security at work.

Skills needed:

• The ability to multi-task.
• Teamwork: working with peers, learning and sharing new ideas/experiences.
• Motivation & perseverance.
• Communication skills, the ability to communicate in both spoken and written English.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Organisation and punctuality.
• Understanding of maps/ability to follow satellite navigation.

Requirements for applicants:

• A valid LGV license.
• A valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC)/ Driver CPC.
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• Have a full understanding of EU Driver’s hours and the Working Time Directive.
• Physically active due to the nature of the role.

In considering this position the applicant must be able to successfully complete a background check for a period not exceeding 5 years which will be supported by the following criteria:

• Personal identity, for the purpose of a background check. In the case of EU National, a full member state passport or
  National identity card.
• A criminal record certificate from his/her country of residence will remain valid from 10 weeks from the date of issue.
• Written confirmation from employers, education establishments or other sources in covering a five-year checkable
  record, no gaps over 28 days.
• Completed company application form with a declaration that the information given is correct and accurate.
• Aviation awareness; security training of the appropriate level for the job role function will be delivered to the successful
  candidate.

In considering this position, you will obtain a thorough understanding of the Cargo Aviation industry at London Heathrow.
If this is of interest to you, please feel free to make contact and we can discuss the job roles and salaries available.