Overnight Class 2 Driver

Driver Hire Southend & Basildon; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel Allowance of £26

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Class 2 driver for an overnight driving role transporting goods across various locations. Candidates must hold a valid Class 2 Driver license and have experience in long-haul driving. Responsibilities include ensuring the safe loading and unloading of items, maintaining accurate delivery records, and providing excellent customer service. The position offers a competitive salary and a travel allowance of £26.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 Driver license with a clean driving record.
• Proven experience in overnight or long-haul driving.
• Strong knowledge of local and regional roadways.
• Ability to work independently and handle overnight schedules.
• Physical capability to handle loading and unloading tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods and materials to various locations for two day shifts.
• Drive a sleeper truck and ensure safe loading/unloading.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and perform routine vehicle inspections.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Excellent time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Customer service

Job description

Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist logistics recruiter, providing a wide range of drivers and non-driving staff to organisations throughout the UK. With over 40 years of experience and a nationwide network of over 100 offices, we offer a full range of recruitment services - temporary and permanent positions, driving work and logistics jobs.

Our client is an international company that requires overnight Class 2 drivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport goods and materials to various locations doing 2 day shifts requiring an overnight stay.
• You will be driving a sleeper truck.
• Ensure the safe and secure loading and unloading of items.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries and vehicle logs.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and report any issues promptly.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service during interactions with clients.
• Excellent paperwork management, remaining contactable at all times

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 Driver license with a clean driving record.
• Proven experience as a driver, preferably in overnight or long-haul driving.
• Strong knowledge of local and regional roadways.
• Ability to work independently and handle overnight schedules.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Physical capability to handle loading and unloading tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Travel Allowance of £26