Production Operative/Class 2 Driver

JR United Kingdom; Castleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber engineering company in Castleford is seeking a Production Operative/Class 2 Driver. This role includes operating machinery safely, coordinating deliveries, and adhering to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will hold an HGV Class 2 license and possess strong communication and time management skills. Competitive salary plus bonus scheme and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme

Training opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Long service awards

Employee referral scheme

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence is required for this role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Time management skills necessary to effectively perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate vehicle offloading and ensure correct delivery.
• Complete daily vehicle service checks and maintenance reporting.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Effective time management

Job description

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Production Operative/Class 2 Driver, Castleford

Client:

Crendon Timber Engineering Limited

Location:

Castleford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

Job Description:

Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire

Hours of Work: 45 hours per week

Salary: Competitive + Bonus Scheme

The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative/Class 2 Driver with a can-do attitude, to join the team in our Castleford branch.

Role responsibilities:

• Operate machinery in a safe manner, adhering to health and safety regulations
• Use company documentation and systems to produce required timber engineered components
• Organise cut timber efficiently to maintain production needs
• Assist in all areas of production as required
• Complete any relevant training needs for core skills, within own role and multi-skilling

The Class 2 Driver responsibilities:

• Coordinate offload to ensure correct items are removed from the vehicle following job referencing numbers and efficient delivery to enable vehicle reloading
• Complete daily vehicle service checks, safe loading/securement of vehicles, report maintenance defects, adhere to company servicing standards
• Lift material and load vehicles, always adopting safe lifting and handling procedures
• Ensure that appropriate PPE is worn at all times (e.g., boots, high visibility jackets, helmets, gloves)
• Complete delivery paperwork

Skills required:

• HGV Class 2 licence
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management

What do we offer?

We work hard to continuously improve our reward package, considering employee feedback to remain industry leaders. Benefits include:

• Competitive bonus scheme
• Training opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Retail discounts
• EAP