LGV Lorry Loader Driver Class 2

Nixon Hire; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and discounts on gym

Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme

Milestone birthdays extra leave

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Nixon Hire in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an LGV Class 2 Driver to deliver and collect our units and equipment to customers, with a focus on efficiency and safety. You should hold a C+E licence with at least 2 years of commercial driving experience, and possess good local knowledge to support dependable service.

A customer-focused mindset and fitness for a physically demanding role are essential. We offer 25 days leave plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance, discounts,

Qualifications

• C+E licence is essential.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience.
• Good knowledge of local area geography.
• Customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering/collecting the company’s units and equipment to customers at the right location and time.
• Inspecting units on collection, noting any damage or dirtiness.
• Completing paperwork correctly to avoid disputes.
• Driving safely and in compliance with transport regulations, including tachograph use.
• Operating lifting equipment safely and ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.
• Carrying out daily vehicle and equipment checks and reporting defects.

Skills

C+E Driving Licence

2+ years commercial driving

Geographical knowledge

Customer-focused experience

Flexible to overtime

Job description

As an LGV Class 2Driveryou are responsible for the delivery and collection of ourproducts.

What's in it for you!

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service)
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• High Street Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits
• Milestone Birthdays Additional leave
• Work Anniversary Bonus’s
• Refer a Friend Scheme

About You!

• C+EDriving Licence is essential.
• You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience.
• A good geographicalknowledge of the local and surrounding areas.
• Your customer focused experience and expertise will underpin your ability to deliver this role fully.
• Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times.
• Flexible in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice.

About the Role!

• Delivering/collecting the company’s units and equipment to its customers, at the right location, at the time required, having planned such delivery to achieve optimum fuel consumption and most efficient use of driver time.
• Inspecting all units and equipment on collection to ensure it is in good order, recording all visible damage, excessive dirtiness, missing items etc.
• Ensuring all necessary company paperwork is completed in the correct manner to avoid disputes at a later date i.e. signatures obtained for time of delivery / collection, damage sustained or missing plant.
• Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, including operating within the necessary transport regulations with regard to driving hours, operating tacograph according to Ministry of Transport requirements
• Operating all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with all Company Safety Directives and method statements. Loading and unloading plant and equipment in accordance with safe practice, the Company’s Safety Directives and Method Statements. Ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.
• Carrying out daily checks of vehicle and any lifting / holding equipment (including straps and chains), recording any defects and reporting them to the Foreman / Depot Manager / Fleet Manager.

Armed Forces Covenant – As part of our pledge, we support the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.

The Benefits

Enhanced Workplace Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward and Recognition Programme

Milestone Birthday – Extra Day Off

MyActiveDiscounts - Discounted Gym, Fitness and Travel

Charity Match Funding

The Company

Nixon Hire is a leading provider of site accommodation, welfare facilities,portable toilets and solar solutions to hire.

Our vision is to provide outstanding service from exceptional people to ensure we are always first choice.

The Values

We invest in our people and implement processes to allow us to deliver first class service to our customers.

• Offering Products Customers Value

We ensure our products are always the best the marketplace has to offer and meet our customers' changing needs.

• Being An Industry Leader In Innovation

For over 57 years Nixon Hire have embraced change, invested in technology and pioneered products which benefit our customers and the environment.

Nixon Hire
CityWest Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7DF
0333 005 0005
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