HGV Class 2 Driver

Our client has over 40 years’ experience within the manufacturing industry and is the UKs largest stockists and processors of sheet steel. They are currently seeking an HGVClass 2 Driver to join their busy team in St Leonards, East Sussex.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience as an HGV Class 2 Driver, hold a Full HGV II – Cat C licence, hold a valid CPC qualification card and digital tachograph card and possess a good geographical knowledge.

As an HGV Class 2 Driver you will drive the company vehicle to customers to deliver and collect loads, ensuring that all orders, delivery notes and documentation have been checked and completed. You will carry out vehicle/equipment inspections daily and report any defects to the Transport Manager as well as completing and complying with all legislative and company requirements regarding the vehicle tachograph.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

• Demonstrable experience as an HGV Class 2 Driver
• Must hold a Full HGV II – Cat C licence
• Must hold a valid CPC qualification card and a digital tachograph card
• Possess good geographical knowledge
• Be friendly and approachable with good communication and customer service skills
• Have a good attention to detail

Your duties as an HGV Class 2 Driver will include:

• Driving category HGV II – Category C vehicle on behalf of the company with high standards of customer service and legal compliance knowledge at all times
• Carrying out vehicle/equipment inspections daily and immediately reporting any defects to the Transport Manager
• Completing and complying with all legislative and company requirements regarding the vehicles Tachograph
• Checking safe and legal loading and offloading
• Checking all orders, delivery notes and documentation
• Informing the Transport Manager in good time of any incidents involving you/your vehicle and/or if you are unable to perform tasks required on time
• Keeping accurate records/documentation associated with your work
• Complying with policies and procedures, codes and legislation including Health and Safety
• This role will require you to occasionally stay away overnight

Salary and Rewards Package:

• A basic hourly wage with overtime paid at time and half
• Pallet bonus
• Night out payments including overnight parking fees

Hours:

Full Time, Permanent

Location:

St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex