HGV Class 2 Driver

HGV Class 2 Driver

J B Wheaton & Sons Ltd
Full Time 29203 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Day Shift

Class 2 multi-drop delivery driver required at our family run Transport and Warehouse firm in Somerset.

We are now looking for a member to join the team. You will play an integral part in the deliveries and collections across the TA Post Code area.

About the Role:

  • Full Time - Permanent
  • Class 2 commercial vehicle driving in Multi-Drop Pallet Network
  • Carrying out all necessary checks on the vehicle
  • Physically offloading vehicle at delivery point by hand and/or electric pallet trucks at commercial & residential premises
  • Maintaining the security of load
  • Completing all relevant paperwork & inputting information onto hand held device linked to the office
  • Operating all vehicle systems including tail lifts, pallet trucks and in-cab technology.

About you:

  • Class 2 Licence (essential)
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to read maps
  • Understanding of Working Time Directive and load restraint procedures
  • Knowledge of or experience in a pallet network (advantageous)
  • Multi-Drop Driving Experience (advantageous)

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a successful and well-established family firm of 90 years in the Transport & Warehousing sector.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee Benefits Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point

Schedule:

  • Day shift - Monday to Friday
  • 1 in 5 Saturday rota

Experience:

  • driving: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

A Class 2 driving position has become available with in our busy pallet distribution department. You would be working along side our dedicated team of drivers delivering multi- drop goods within the TA post code area. The majority of the work will be physical either using pallet trucks and/or handballing items.

The successful applicant:

  • will be working at least 9 hour, manual/physical days,
  • confidentally drive in rural & urban areas
  • patient and able to communicate with customers & the general public
  • ability think on their feet when faced with last minute route changes

You will be working Monday to Friday, guaranteed 45 hours per week plus a rota Saturday shift, possibly 1 in 5 weekends.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £29,203.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following all COVID-19 safety at work rules to make our staff feel safe with in their role.

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Truck driving: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Class 2 Diving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Pallet Driver

HGV Class 2 Driver
J B Wheaton & Sons Ltd

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