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GI Group Main Account; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Birthdays Leave

Refer a Friend

Job summary

GI Group Holdings Recruitment Limited is seeking an LGV Class 2 Driver to deliver and collect the company’s units and equipment, ensuring timely arrivals and efficient fuel use. You will inspect equipment on collection and complete required paperwork to prevent disputes.

The role requires a valid HGV Class 2 Licence, at least two years of commercial driving experience, and good local knowledge. A physically fit and flexible candidate is preferred for overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence is essential.
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience.
• Good geographical knowledge of local and surrounding areas.
• Customer-focused experience will underpin your ability to deliver this role.
• Good physical health is required as the role can be physically demanding.

Responsibilities

• Delivering/collecting the company's units and equipment to customers at the right location and time.
• Inspecting units and equipment on collection for damage and cleanliness and recording issues.
• Completing all necessary paperwork to avoid disputes (signatures for delivery/collection, damage or missing items).
• Drive company vehicles safely, obey driving hours regulations and tachograph requirements.
• Load/unload plant and equipment safely, ensure axle weights are not exceeded; perform daily vehicle checks.

Skills

HGV Licence

Driving Experience

Geographical Knowledge

Customer Focus

Physical Fitness

Job description

Days: Monday to Friday 06.00 - 15.30 hrs.

The Vacancy

As an LGV Class 2 Driver you are responsible for the delivery and collection of our products.

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!

• HGV Class 2 Driving Licence is essential.


• You will be a competent driver with at least 2 years commercial driving experience.


• A good geographical knowledge 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.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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